Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
Electric 160 kW 339 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,749 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 0 L | 61 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 947 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 851 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 668 L | -240 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 850 L | -834.9 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 2023 Nissan LEAF.