Chevrolet Malibu (2018) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

vs.

◆

2018 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,830 mm	2,309 mm	0 mm
Length	4,923 mm	3,914 mm	1 mm
Width	1,854 mm	1,735 mm	0 mm
Height	1,466 mm	1,234 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,537 kg	1,058 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	45 L	15 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	950 mm	43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,486 mm	1,326 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,374 mm	1,321 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,067 mm	1,095 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	0 mm	953 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,450 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,356 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	968 mm	0 mm	968 mm
Total Legroom	2,035 mm (over 2 rows)	1,095 mm (over 1 row)	1 mm
Cargo Volume	447 L	130 L	317 L

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans

See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.