Nissan Altima (2020) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2011) Specs

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2020 Nissan Altima and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2020	2011
Model	Nissan Altima	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5600 280 lb-ft@1600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	112.3 in	-1.1 in
Length	192.9 in	191.8 in	1.1 in
Width	72.9 in	70.3 in	2.6 in
Height	56.7 in	57.1 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3436 lb.	3645 lb.	-209 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.2 gal.	16.0 gal.	0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.9 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	42.2 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	53.9 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	37.6 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	0.3 ft³

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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

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