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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 206.5 in | -14.7 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.8 in | -8.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 77.2 in | -20.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5578 lb. | -1898 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 63.2 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 60.2 in | -7.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 63.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 59.9 in | -7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 55.0 ft3 | -39.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -93.2 ft3 |
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 Ford Expedition
| 2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
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