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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2016 2014  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 107.8 in -16.9 in
Length 154.1 in 191.5 in -37.4 in
Width 68.3 in 73.0 in -4.7 in
Height 48.6 in 57.6 in -9 in
Curb Weight 2332 lb. 3393 lb. -1061 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.0 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 57.5 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 55.0 in -3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 42.1 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.3 in -54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.8 in -36.8 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -35.8 in
Cargo Volume 4.6 ft3 16.3 ft3 -11.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata 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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