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Nissan LEAF (2011) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan LEAF and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2011 Nissan LEAF and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2011 2014  
Model Nissan LEAF Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 107.8 in -1.5 in
Length 175.0 in 191.5 in -16.5 in
Width 69.7 in 73.0 in -3.3 in
Height 61.0 in 57.6 in 3.4 in
Curb Weight 3366 lb. 3393 lb. -27 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.0 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 57.5 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.5 in 55.0 in -3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 42.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 57.1 in -4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 54.3 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 36.8 in -5.7 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.5 ft3 16.3 ft3 -1.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 16.3 ft3 -16.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan LEAF

2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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