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2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 193.8 in | -4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3457 lb. | 0 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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
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