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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Acura TL (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Acura TL specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Acura TL Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Acura TL  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.2L V6
OHC-4v
258 hp@6200
233 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 107.9 in 4.4 in
Length 191.8 in 189.3 in 2.5 in
Width 70.3 in 72.2 in -1.9 in
Height 57.1 in 56.7 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 3483 lb. 197 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 17.1 gal. -1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.7 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 58.3 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 55.6 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.8 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.2 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.7 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.8 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 34.9 in 2.7 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.7 in (over 2 rows) 2.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 12.5 ft3 2.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TL

2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Small for adults see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review
2007 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
 
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