Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda CR-V | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.1 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 179.3 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.6 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 66.1 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3389 lb. | 4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -56.6 ft3 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |