Infiniti JX (2013) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2015) Specs

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2013 Infiniti JX and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Infiniti JX	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6400 248 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	107.8 in	6.4 in
Length	196.4 in	191.5 in	4.9 in
Width	77.2 in	73.0 in	4.2 in
Height	67.8 in	57.6 in	10.2 in
Curb Weight	4280 lb.	3635 lb.	645 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.0 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	57.5 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.8 in	55.0 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.1 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.4 in	57.1 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.3 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.7 in	36.8 in	4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.5 in	0.0 in	36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.8 in	0.0 in	30.8 in
Total Legroom	114.8 in (over 3 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	35.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	16.3 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.8 ft³	16.3	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	76.5 ft³	16.3 ft³	60.2 ft³

2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	I'm struggling to come up with a fifth reason for buying the Infiniti JX. Not because the rest of the vehicle is bad, but because in the great majority of aspects it's neither notably good nor notably bad compared to competitors. They're all fairly quick, smooth, and quiet. If I have to pick a fifth reason, then it's third row room and comfort. A Buick Enclave has a roomier third row, but both the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 do worse. This said, the second row must be slid forward to provide legroom to people in the third row. The seats in both rearward rows are of the low-mounted, flat-cushioned variety typical of the segment, so they're not very comfortable for adults. You'll find a more adult-friendly second row in some large crossovers, especially those from Ford and Lincoln. see full Infiniti JX review

2013 Infiniti JX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Amazing rear seat comfort and even 3rd row seats are awesome!! I am 6'4" (with a longer torso) and I can get in the car easy, and sit comfortably in the 3rd row!! Great DVD system and air climate control for the rear seated passangers. see full Infiniti JX review
2013	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Awesome. Great layout of everything. The most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Great for long drives over 3 hours. I wish my Toyota 4unner seats were as comfortable; they are only good for about 1 hour, max. see full Infiniti JX review

2015 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

2015 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

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