Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Transmission | |||
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,986 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,026 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 958 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 980 mm | -45 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 450 L | 12 L |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2013 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 |