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Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda2 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda Mazda2 specs.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda Mazda2 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Mazda Mazda2  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,489 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 3,950 mm 1 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,694 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,549 kg 1,046 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 43 L 18 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,293 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 940 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,189 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 884 mm 71 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 377 L 51 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 765 L -749.9

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 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
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda2

2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review
 
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