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Honda Insight (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Honda Insight and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2010 Honda Insight and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Honda Insight Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.4 in 112.3 in -11.9 in
Length 172.3 in 191.8 in -19.5 in
Width 66.7 in 70.3 in -3.6 in
Height 56.2 in 57.1 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 2723 lb. 3415 lb. -692 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 16.0 gal. -5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.4 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.7 in 55.9 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 53.0 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 42.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.9 in 37.2 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.4 in 53.9 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.7 in 52.1 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 37.6 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 75.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 15.1 ft3 0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 31.5 ft3 15.1 ft3 16.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Insight

2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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