Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 112.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 191.8 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 70.3 in | 7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3450 lb. | 1197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -16 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.1 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 |
2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |