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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,003 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,039 mm | 934 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,547 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,077 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 1,087 L | 461 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 2,636 L | 14.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 4,205 L | 12.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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