Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.3 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 173.1 in | 191.8 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.3 in | -2 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 57.1 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2727 lb. | 3415 lb. | -688 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 53.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 52.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |