Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |