Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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 | 2,852 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 71 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,001 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,049 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,120 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 800 mm | -800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 382 L | 46 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,158 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,265 L | 13.1 |
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 |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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