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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Ford Five Hundred Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 200.7 in | -9.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 60.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3643 lb. | -250 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
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