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Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 111.4 in 0.9 in
Length 191.8 in 191.5 in 0.3 in
Width 70.3 in 72.4 in -2.1 in
Height 57.1 in 57.1 in 0 in
Curb Weight 3645 lb. 3183 lb. 462 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 16.4 gal. -0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 57.1 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 56.1 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.5 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 56.1 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.7 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 14.8 ft3 0.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 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
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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