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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 76 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 998 mm | -53 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 831 mm | -831 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 934 L | -506 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 2,359 L | 13.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 4,072 L | 11.1 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. 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 | 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 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
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