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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Nissan Altima Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 185 kW@5600 380 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,900 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 61 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 996 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 937 mm | 16 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 894 mm | 74 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 447 L | 436 L | 11 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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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