Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2013) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	114.2 in	-6.4 in
Length	191.5 in	197.2 in	-5.7 in
Width	73.0 in	77.2 in	-4.2 in
Height	57.6 in	69.6 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4149 lb.	-514 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.5 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	42.2 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	60.7 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	56.8 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	60.4 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	56.1 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	41.7 in	-4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.7 in	-30.7 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	-35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	16.0 ft³	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	47.8 ft³	-31.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	79.8 ft³	-63.5 ft³

2015 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

2015 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 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

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