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Model Year | 2021 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 107 kW@6200 175 Nm@3500 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 136 kW@6700 233 Nm@4900 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,981 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,628 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 70 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 473 L | 462 L | 11 L |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |