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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Hyundai Sonata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6000
365 Nm@1750
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,794 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,821 mm 4,872 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,514 kg 1,653 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 61 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 945 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 955 mm -76 mm
Total Legroom 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 464 L 428 L 36 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 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
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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