Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 243 lb-ft@3600 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,915 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,692 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 1,634 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,514 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,494 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 935 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,121 L | 462 L | -461 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,979 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Murano.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |