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Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Toyota C-HR (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Toyota C-HR specs.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2021 Toyota C-HR Specifications

Model Year 2017 2021  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota C-HR  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,830 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,923 mm 4,348 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,400 kg 1,497 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 49 L 50 L -1 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 968 mm 25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,105 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 973 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,334 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,356 mm 1,219 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 805 mm 163 mm
Total Legroom 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 447 L 538 L -91 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 1,031 L 14.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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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
 

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