Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 122.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 206.8 in | -15 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.3 in | -6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 70.3 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4503 lb. | -823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 63.2 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.6 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 62.6 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 57.2 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.1 ft3 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |