Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 115.6 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 196.3 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 3824 lb. | -374 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.9 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |