Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Dodge Durango (2007) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2017	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	119.2 in	-7.8 in
Length	193.8 in	200.8 in	-7 in
Width	73.0 in	76.0 in	-3 in
Height	57.7 in	74.3 in	-16.6 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	5048 lb.	-1660 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	27.0 gal.	-14 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	59.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	58.7 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.5 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	57.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	57.2 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.2 in	-39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.6 in	-59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.1 in	-48.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.4 in	-34.4 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	113.3 in (over 3 rows)	-33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	20.1 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.8	68.4 ft³	-52.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	102.4 ft³	-86.6 ft³

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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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2007 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD	With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review
2006	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review

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