Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2020) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2020 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2013	2020
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	106.3 in	1.5 in
Length	191.5 in	181.9 in	9.6 in
Width	73.0 in	70.9 in	2.1 in
Height	57.6 in	56.5 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3131 lb.	504 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.0 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.2 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	53.4 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.3 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.3 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	51.9 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.7 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	14.4 ft³	1.9 ft³

2013 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

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2013 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

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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