Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,346 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,549 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 61 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 955 mm | -36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 428 L | 141 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,399 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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 |