Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 101.2 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 166.7 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 50.6 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 2812 lb. | 833 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 45.3 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 29.9 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |