Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 111.4 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 194.2 in | -48.6 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 73.0 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 57.3 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3223 lb. | -544 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 58.5 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 57.1 in | -12.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.1 in | -8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -8.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.