Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 184.1 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3846 lb. | -166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.6 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.1 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |