Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Terraza | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 121.1 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 205.0 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.2 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 72.0 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 4426 lb. | -1011 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.9 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.2 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 61.6 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 74.1 ft3 | -59 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -121.4 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |