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Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,309 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,914 mm | 4,864 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,109 kg | 1,649 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 70 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 935 mm | 991 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,321 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 127 L | 462 L | -335 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |