Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 187.8 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.1 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3458 lb. | -92 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -16.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 41.0 in | -9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -9.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 41.0 ft3 | -41 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |