Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,013 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 869 mm | 66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 467 L | -5 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,393 L | 15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,243 L | 14.3 |
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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |