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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-5 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 179.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 65.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 3825 lb. | -190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.3 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -43.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5
| 2020 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5
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