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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 104.3 in | 8 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 169.3 in | 22.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 2908 lb. | 737 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 51.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.6 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT
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