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Hyundai Sonata (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2016 2018  
Model Hyundai Sonata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
1.8L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
122 hp@5000
129 lb-ft@4750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 111.4 in -1 in
Length 191.1 in 193.8 in -2.7 in
Width 73.4 in 73.0 in 0.4 in
Height 58.1 in 57.7 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3497 lb. 3457 lb. 40 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.8 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 58.5 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 54.1 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.0 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.5 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 57.1 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 53.4 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 38.1 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 1 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 15.8 ft3 0.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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