Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,457 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 56 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,461 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 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 966 L | -538 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 1,835 L | 14.1 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 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 |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |