Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.8 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 191.5 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 57.6 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 3635 lb. | 18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.5 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 42.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 58.4 ft3 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
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 |