Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Santa Fe XL | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.2 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 193.1 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.5 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4026 lb. | -346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.4 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.3 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.4 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 40.9 ft3 | -25.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -64.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL.