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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Honda Ridgeline Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 122.0 in | -10.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 206.8 in | -13 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 70.3 in | -12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1417 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 62.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Ridgeline
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
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