Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius c | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 112.3 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.8 in | -34.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2500 lb. | 3620 lb. | -1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 53.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 52.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.6 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.1 ft3 | -15.1 |
2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |