Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
Electric 258 hp 317 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,730 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 0 L | 49 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,006 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 958 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 894 mm | 74 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 425 L | 22 L |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |