Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 112.3 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 191.8 in | 15.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.3 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3680 lb. | 329 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 55.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 53.9 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 37.6 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2007 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |
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 |