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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda CX-7 specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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