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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| 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 | 3645 lb. | 3846 lb. | -201 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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