Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Lexus IS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 180.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 3455 lb. | -158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.7 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 30.6 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |