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Ford Mustang (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Ford Mustang and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2016 Ford Mustang and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2016 2016  
Model Ford Mustang Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.1 in 111.4 in -4.3 in
Length 188.3 in 193.8 in -5.5 in
Width 75.4 in 73.0 in 2.4 in
Height 54.4 in 57.7 in -3.3 in
Curb Weight 3526 lb. 3086 lb. 440 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 13.0 gal. 3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 39.1 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 58.5 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.9 in 54.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.0 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.8 in 37.5 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.2 in 57.1 in -4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.4 in 53.4 in -6 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 38.1 in -7.5 in
Total Legroom 72.6 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -7.5 in
Cargo Volume 13.5 ft3 15.8 ft3 -2.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Ford Mustang

2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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