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2013 Ford C-MAX and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford C-MAX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 129 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,636 kg | 1,642 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 61 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 955 mm | -28 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 694 L | 428 L | 266 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,489 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford C-MAX
| 2013 Ford C-MAX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's plenty of space for adults in the back seat of the C-MAX. But the seat is mounted too low to provide thigh support, and between this and the angle of the floor I could find no comfortable way to position my legs and feet. There's a huge amount of headroom, so this was not the limiting factor. Instead, the seat seems to be so low to enable a flat floor when it is folded without requiring that the seat bottom be folded separately from the seat back. Combine the low seat with a high beltline (bottom of the side windows), and children can't see out well. see full Ford C-MAX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford C-MAX
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford C-MAX.
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
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