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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 106.3 in 6 in
Length 191.8 in 176.2 in 15.6 in
Width 70.3 in 69.5 in 0.8 in
Height 57.1 in 59.8 in -2.7 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 2937 lb. 513 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 14.0 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.4 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.9 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.5 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.4 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 54.7 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 52.6 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.4 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 24.3 ft3 -9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 65.3 ft3 -50.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
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
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 
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