Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,930 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,612 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 61 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 428 L | -32 L |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |