Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 108.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 184.3 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3787 lb. | -107 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.5 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 |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |