Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,616 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 56 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 875 L | -229 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5.