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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Hyundai Genesis Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Genesis | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 118.5 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 196.5 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 4138 lb. | -493 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.2 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
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