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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,530 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,347 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 55 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 927 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 759 mm | 196 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 419 L | 9 L |
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 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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