Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Entourage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,996 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 80 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,039 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,537 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,273 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 912 L | -484 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 2,271 L | 13.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 4,007 L | 11.1 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for the kids, dog and cat for those cross country trips and we do many of them. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seats are comfortable. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The centre row seats recline and move back for more leg room. The rear row reclines as well making for a comfortable ride instead of being crammed in the back of a minivan. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for seven comfortably. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I could not find a comfortable place for my left leg, no matter how the seat position was adjusted. I am six feet tall. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Piles of it. see full Hyundai Entourage review |