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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Nissan Sentra Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Sentra | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 182.1 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 2822 lb. | 264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Sentra
| 2013 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review | ||
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