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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru WRX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 104.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 180.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3267 lb. | 126 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru WRX
| 2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |
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