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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 91.7 in | 16.1 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 157.3 in | 34.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 67.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 49.0 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1194 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 50.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.1 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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