Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 217 hp@5800 217 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,557 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 942 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 919 mm | 59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 354 L | 82 L |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Honda Civic.