Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 947 mm | 6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 856 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 674 L | -212 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,744 L | 15.3 |
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 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |