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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
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
182 kW@5000
350 Nm@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,681 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,646 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,718 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 62 L -1 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,008 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,059 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 998 mm -53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 925 mm 30 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 847 L -419 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 1,659 L 14.1

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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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