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2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 76 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 925 mm | 20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 879 mm | 76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 402 L | 26 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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