Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Jeep Wrangler | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,684 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,836 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,896 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 82 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,049 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,024 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 945 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 1,314 L | 461 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,322 L | 14.3 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |