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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Mazda CX-7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 69 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,008 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 998 mm | -45 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 925 mm | 43 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 847 L | -400 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,659 L | 14.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-7
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
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