Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Mitsubishi Outlander (2013) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	105.1 in	2.7 in
Length	191.5 in	182.7 in	8.8 in
Width	73.0 in	70.9 in	2.1 in
Height	57.6 in	66.1 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3637 lb.	-2 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.4 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	52.2 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.6 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.3 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.1 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	51.9 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.8 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.8 in	-49.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.1 in	-39.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	-27.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	14.9 ft³	1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	36.2 ft³	-19.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	72.6 ft³	-56.3 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

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