Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lincoln MKT | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 117.9 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 207.6 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.0 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.4 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4942 lb. | -1262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.9 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.8 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.0 in | -33 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 116.1 in (over 3 rows) | -36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 39.6 ft3 | -24.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 75.9 ft3 | -60.8 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lincoln MKT.