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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 3,950 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,046 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 43 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 993 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 940 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 884 mm | 84 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 377 L | 70 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 765 L | -749.2 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda2
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
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