Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.9 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 177.1 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.3 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3704 lb. | -59 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 44.0 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -53.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.