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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 180.3 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 3001 lb. | 634 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3
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