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Pontiac Vibe (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2010 2016  
Model Pontiac Vibe Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 111.4 in -9 in
Length 171.1 in 193.8 in -22.7 in
Width 69.5 in 73.0 in -3.5 in
Height 61.0 in 57.7 in 3.3 in
Curb Weight 2856 lb. 3086 lb. -230 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 13.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 39.1 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.3 in 58.5 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.3 in 54.1 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.5 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 57.1 in -4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 43.7 in 53.4 in -9.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 38.1 in -1.9 in
Total Legroom 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.1 ft3 15.8 ft3 4.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 49.4 ft3 15.8 ft3 33.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe

2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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