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Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Expedition specs.

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 2,830 mm 3,023 mm -1 mm
Length 4,923 mm 5,245 mm -1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 2,002 mm -1 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,961 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,400 kg 2,530 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 49 L 106 L -57 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,006 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,605 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 1,529 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,044 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 1,011 mm 952 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,618 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,356 mm 1,521 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 993 mm -25 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,318 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,275 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 958 mm -958 mm
Total Legroom 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 447 L 527 L -80 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.8 1,557 L 14.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 3,067 L 12.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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