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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 119.3 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 200.6 in | -6.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.6 in | -5.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 68.9 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 4146 lb. | -1060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 62.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 67.5 in | -14.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.1 in | -62.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 54.2 ft3 | -38.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -152.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
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