Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 191.8 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.3 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 57.1 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 3450 lb. | -33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 0.0 in | 30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 15.1 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |