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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 200.4 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3790 lb. | -402 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 56.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
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