Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,616 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 56 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 991 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,006 mm | 954 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 875 L | -447 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 1,688 L | 14.1 |
2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
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 | 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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.