Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 300 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 111.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 193.8 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.7 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3388 lb. | 382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.4 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.