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Mazda CX-5 (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2018 Mazda CX-5 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2014  
Model Mazda CX-5 Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.2 in 107.8 in -1.6 in
Length 179.1 in 191.5 in -12.4 in
Width 72.5 in 73.0 in -0.5 in
Height 65.3 in 57.6 in 7.7 in
Curb Weight 3563 lb. 3393 lb. 170 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 18.5 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 57.5 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.0 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 42.1 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 57.1 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 54.3 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 36.8 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 80.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.9 ft3 16.3 ft3 14.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 59.6 ft3 16.3 ft3 43.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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