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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 183.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3461 lb. | -375 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
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