Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Pacifica | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,954 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 5,042 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 87 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 996 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,016 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,013 mm | 967 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,473 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 759 mm | -759 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 368 L | 79 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,235 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,251 L | 13.8 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |