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Chevrolet HHR (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Chevrolet HHR Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5900
222 lb-ft@1650
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 111.4 in -7.9 in
Length 176.2 in 193.8 in -17.6 in
Width 69.2 in 73.0 in -3.8 in
Height 65.2 in 57.7 in 7.5 in
Curb Weight 3353 lb. 3388 lb. -35 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.2 gal. 13.0 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 39.1 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 58.5 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.1 in 54.1 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 42.0 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.5 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 57.1 in -4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.6 in 53.4 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 38.1 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.0 ft3 15.8 ft3 8.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.1 ft3 15.8 ft3 47.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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