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Hyundai Elantra GT (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model Hyundai Elantra GT Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
196 hp@6300
186 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 107.8 in -3.5 in
Length 169.3 in 191.5 in -22.2 in
Width 70.1 in 73.0 in -2.9 in
Height 57.9 in 57.6 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 2976 lb. 3393 lb. -417 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.0 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 57.5 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 55.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.1 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.5 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 57.1 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 54.3 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.8 in -2.2 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.0 ft3 16.3 ft3 6.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 51.0 ft3 16.3 ft3 34.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 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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2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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