Model Year | 2022 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.3 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 191.8 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 57.1 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3087 lb. | 3450 lb. | -363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |