Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 176.2 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 69.5 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.8 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2937 lb. | 521 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.4 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |