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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 100.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 168.4 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 65.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 3190 lb. | 260 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 50.1 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore
| 2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore
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