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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 947 mm | 6 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 965 mm | -30 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 462 L | 470 L | -8 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6
| 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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