Model Year | 2013 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,628 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,003 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,003 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 960 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 1,065 L | 461 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 0 L | 16.3 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |