Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	BMW X3
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	110.6 in	1.7 in
Length	187.8 in	183.0 in	4.8 in
Width	69.8 in	74.1 in	-4.3 in
Height	58.1 in	65.4 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	3476 lb.	4222 lb.	-746 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	17.7 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	57.3 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	39.9 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	56.0 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	36.8 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.8 ft³	27.6 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.0 ft³	63.3 ft³	-22.3 ft³

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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