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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,920 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,609 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 70 L -9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 947 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 965 mm -10 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 428 L 470 L -42 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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