Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 51 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 988 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 904 mm | 64 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 524 L | -77 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 1,359 L | 14.8 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |