Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 101.4 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 180.4 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3609 lb. | 36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.6 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 44.4 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 29.2 in | 8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.