Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@6400 385 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 116.9 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 198.0 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.8 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 4961 lb. | -1359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
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 2012 Lexus LS.