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2009 Honda CR-V and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Honda CR-V | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 111.4 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 177.9 in | 193.8 in | -15.9 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 57.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3086 lb. | 303 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 57.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda CR-V
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
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