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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus LS | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@6400 385 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 116.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 200.0 in | -6.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 5071 lb. | -1614 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 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 | 53.4 in | 55.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus LS
| 2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review | |
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