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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 2,290 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 102 L | -53 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,036 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 996 mm | -43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 950 mm | 18 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 | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 569 L | -122 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,937 L | 14.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,900 L | 13.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Durango
| 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 |
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