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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 104.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 177.4 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 2723 lb. | 363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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