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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Infiniti JX Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Infiniti JX | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6400 248 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 114.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 196.4 in | -4.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 77.2 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.8 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 4280 lb. | -635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 60.3 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.4 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.7 in | -4.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.8 in | -30.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 40.8 ft3 | -25.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 76.5 ft3 | -61.4 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Infiniti JX
| 2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | I'm struggling to come up with a fifth reason for buying the Infiniti JX. Not because the rest of the vehicle is bad, but because in the great majority of aspects it's neither notably good nor notably bad compared to competitors. They're all fairly quick, smooth, and quiet. If I have to pick a fifth reason, then it's third row room and comfort. A Buick Enclave has a roomier third row, but both the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 do worse. This said, the second row must be slid forward to provide legroom to people in the third row. The seats in both rearward rows are of the low-mounted, flat-cushioned variety typical of the segment, so they're not very comfortable for adults. You'll find a more adult-friendly second row in some large crossovers, especially those from Ford and Lincoln. see full Infiniti JX review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Infiniti JX
| 2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Amazing rear seat comfort and even 3rd row seats are awesome!! I am 6'4" (with a longer torso) and I can get in the car easy, and sit comfortably in the 3rd row!! Great DVD system and air climate control for the rear seated passangers. see full Infiniti JX review |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Awesome. Great layout of everything. The most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Great for long drives over 3 hours. I wish my Toyota 4unner seats were as comfortable; they are only good for about 1 hour, max. see full Infiniti JX review |
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