Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,657 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 60 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 974 L | -546 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,115 L | 13.1 |
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 |
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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |