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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5300 353 Nm@5200 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 231 kW@5200 526 Nm@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 2,277 kg | -1 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 | 1,016 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
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