Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 50 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 998 mm | -45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 919 mm | 49 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 561 L | -114 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,741 L | 14.8 |
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.
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |