Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 162 kW@5800 294 Nm@4000 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 226 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,199 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 102 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 874 mm | -874 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 569 L | 77 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,937 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,900 L | -1 L |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |