Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,444 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 62 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 942 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 983 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 419 L | 9 L |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |