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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 119.0 in | -7.6 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 206.5 in | -12.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.8 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 77.2 in | -19.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2492 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -15 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 60.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 63.7 in | -6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.9 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 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 | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 55.0 ft3 | -39.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -92.5 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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