Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Jeep Wrangler (2016) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Model Year	2017	2016
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Jeep Wrangler
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	116.0 in	-4.6 in
Length	193.8 in	184.4 in	9.4 in
Width	73.0 in	73.9 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.7 in	72.3 in	-14.6 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	4100 lb.	-712 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	21.6 gal.	-8.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.3 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.8 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.6 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.0 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.3 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.7 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.2 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	31.5 ft³	-15.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	70.6 ft³	-54.8 ft³

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.

2016 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Two adults can squeeze into the back of the regular Wrangler, but Jeep clearly didn't intend the two-door for people who'll often be using the rear seat. The door openings are small and the front seats don't return to their former position after being tipped forward to let people in. The Wrangler Unlimited has a much wider three-person rear seat served by its own doors. But even in the Unlimited rear knee room isn't abundant and the rear seat cushion is somewhat under-sized. Some owners of the two-door Wrangler remove the rear seat (unlike in the Unlimited, this doesn't require tools) to open up a larger cargo area with a flat floor. There's not a lot of cargo space behind the second row in the two-door. The great majority of the Unlimited's 20-inch wheelbase extension goes into the space behind the second row, nearly tripling cargo volume there from 17 to 46 cubic feet. It's the one to get if you want to be able to carry three or more people and their gear. see full Jeep Wrangler review

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