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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Pontiac Vibe Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac Vibe | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 102.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 171.1 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 61.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 2856 lb. | 537 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 43.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -33.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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