Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Buick Verano (2015) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Buick Verano
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	105.7 in	6.6 in
Length	191.8 in	183.9 in	7.9 in
Width	70.3 in	71.5 in	-1.2 in
Height	57.1 in	58.4 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3550 lb.	130 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	15.0 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.1 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.7 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.9 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	51.9 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.7 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.3 ft³	0.8 ft³

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

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review

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