Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,649 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 462 L | 104 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,223 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,356 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Flex.
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 |