Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. Buick Regal (2013) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Buick Regal Specifications

Model Year	2007	2013
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Buick Regal
Engine	3.5L V6 OHV-2v 217 hp@5800 217 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.8 in	-1.5 in
Length	188.3 in	190.2 in	-1.9 in
Width	69.9 in	73.1 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.5 in	58.4 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3297 lb.	3710 lb.	-413 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	15.8 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.7 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.4 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	54.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	52.3 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.3 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	11.1 ft³	4.3 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

2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review

2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review

2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review

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