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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

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

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Buick Enclave  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,872 mm 5,126 mm -1 mm
Width 1,786 mm 2,007 mm -1 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 2,168 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 83 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 991 mm -46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 937 mm 18 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,458 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,227 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 843 mm -843 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 535 L -107 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.1 1,911 L 14.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 3,290 L 12.1

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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 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review
 
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