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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 108.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 178.3 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 66.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3929 lb. | -541 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.1 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -38.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
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