Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Prius c | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 100.4 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 157.3 in | 34.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 66.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 2500 lb. | 1102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 52.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 51.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 51.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 50.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 16.3 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 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 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |