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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 193.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3547 lb. | -159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.1 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda Mazda6
| 2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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