Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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 | 2,852 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,253 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 2,043 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 83 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 993 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 0.0 | 428 L |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
2010 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review |