Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 177 kW@7800 220 Nm@6800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,400 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 50 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,265 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,125 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 142 L | 286 L |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |