Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,397 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,516 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,237 kg | 1,549 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 46 L | 61 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,306 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 945 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 955 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 428 L | -6 L |
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 |