Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Accent | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,280 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,073 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 45 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 871 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 351 L | 85 L |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |