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2009 Nissan Sentra and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6600 244 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5300 353 Nm@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,511 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,649 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 935 mm | -59 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 371 L | 462 L | -91 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Sentra
| 2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
| 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 |
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