Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 101.1 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 158.5 in | 33.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 68.0 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3098 lb. | 582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 51.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.3 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | -25.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mini Hardtop.