Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 105.1 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 184.8 in | 7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.3 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3626 lb. | 19 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 51.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.2 in | -28.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | -26.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -48.2 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 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander.