Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.8 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 199.8 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 70.9 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 5176 lb. | -1879 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.0 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.0 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 47.7 ft3 | -32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -69.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |