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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Crosstrek | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 104.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 176.5 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 63.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3265 lb. | 380 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | -40.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2021 | The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
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