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Buick LaCrosse (2007) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2007 2011  
Model Buick LaCrosse Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
225 lb-ft@2000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 112.3 in -1.8 in
Length 198.1 in 191.8 in 6.3 in
Width 73.0 in 70.3 in 2.7 in
Height 57.4 in 57.1 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3568 lb. 3645 lb. -77 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 16.0 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.9 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 53.0 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 42.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.2 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 53.9 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.6 in 52.1 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.6 in 0 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 15.1 ft3 0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Buick LaCrosse

2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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