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2018 Kia Niro and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Niro | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 171.5 in | 191.5 in | -20 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 57.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3106 lb. | 3602 lb. | -496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 54.3 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro
| 2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
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