Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Tesla Model S | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 116.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 196.0 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 77.3 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4647 lb. | -1189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.3 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.4 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.