Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Hyundai Genesis (2016) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Hyundai Genesis Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Genesis
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	118.5 in	-10.7 in
Length	191.5 in	196.5 in	-5 in
Width	73.0 in	74.4 in	-1.4 in
Height	57.6 in	58.3 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4138 lb.	-503 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.3 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	41.1 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.7 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	45.7 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.2 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	57.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	54.8 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.0 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	15.3 ft³	1 ft³

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

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

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