Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
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. | 3415 lb. | -328 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.
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 |