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Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2007 2011  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 118.9 in -6.6 in
Length 187.8 in 205.0 in -17.2 in
Width 69.8 in 78.4 in -8.6 in
Height 58.1 in 70.4 in -12.3 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 4790 lb. -1332 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 22.0 gal. -5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.4 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 62.0 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 59.1 in -5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.3 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 61.3 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 57.8 in -5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 36.8 in 4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -28.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 24.4 ft3 -1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.8 68.8 ft3 -46
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 116.4 ft3 -75.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

2007 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
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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
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
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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