Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,475 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,332 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 53 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,001 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 688 L | -260 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 1,849 L | 14.1 |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |