Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Infiniti EX | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.8 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 191.5 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 71.0 in | 73.0 in | -2 in |
Height | 61.9 in | 57.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3752 lb. | 3393 lb. | 359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.5 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 55.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 42.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.5 in | 36.8 in | -8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 31.1 ft3 |
2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
More room than the other vehicles we looked at, example, G37 Sedan. see full Infiniti EX review |
2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Anyone who has owned a Mustang converatble wll undestand the issues with rear seats in this car. I keep the seat backs down and drive as a two seater. Also Some may find not enough storage bins and cup holders are a tad back for those of us who have shorter legs. But not a deal breaker. see full Infiniti EX review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is small, not a problem for my wife and I, it works just fine for our limited use. see full Infiniti EX review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In agreement with 99% of all other reviews...back seat is a little small but it isn't to say that you cannot sit back there. Taller people may be a little cramped with head and legroom depending on how far back the front seat is positioned see full Infiniti EX review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |