Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.3 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 191.8 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.3 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3645 lb. | -466 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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 |