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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 105.7 in 6.6 in
Length 191.8 in 181.0 in 10.8 in
Width 70.3 in 70.7 in -0.4 in
Height 57.1 in 58.1 in -1 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 3102 lb. 348 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 15.6 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.3 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.8 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.0 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.9 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.9 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 52.4 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.4 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.6 in (over 2 rows) 2.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 15.4 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 
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