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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Chevrolet Caprice (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Chevrolet Caprice specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Caprice  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
265 kW@5300
521 Nm@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 3,010 mm -1 mm
Length 4,872 mm 5,187 mm -1 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,900 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,932 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 72 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 955 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,097 mm 954 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,169 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 428 L 493 L -65 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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