Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 191.8 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 57.1 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3100 lb. | 3415 lb. | -315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 52.1 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 48.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |