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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
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 | 107.8 in | 110.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 193.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 66.5 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 3946 lb. | -311 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 56.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.3 in | -4.5 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 | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 40.9 ft3 | -24.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 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 | |
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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