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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 105.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 179.4 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.0 in | 4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 2868 lb. | 589 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.4 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda Civic
| 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 | |
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