Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Honda Fit (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda Fit specs.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2012 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Honda Fit |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
107.8 in |
98.4 in |
9.4 in |
Length |
191.5 in |
161.6 in |
29.9 in |
Width |
73.0 in |
66.7 in |
6.3 in |
Height |
57.6 in |
60.0 in |
-2.4 in |
Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
2496 lb. |
897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
10.6 gal. |
7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.0 in |
40.4 in |
-1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.5 in |
52.7 in |
4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.0 in |
51.5 in |
3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
41.3 in |
0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.5 in |
39.0 in |
-1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
57.1 in |
51.3 in |
5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.3 in |
51.3 in |
3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
34.5 in |
2.3 in |
Total Legroom |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
75.8 in (over 2 rows) |
3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.3 ft3 |
20.6 ft3 |
-4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.3 ft3 |
57.3 ft3 |
-41 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk).
see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives.
see full Honda Fit review |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here.
see full Honda Fit review |
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