Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,684 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,688 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 996 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 996 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 258 L | 204 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,045 L | 15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,053 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.