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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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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 | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,315 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 52 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 889 mm | 66 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 416 L | 12 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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