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2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,514 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 70 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 879 mm | 76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 464 L | -36 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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