Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Ford Fusion (2008) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Ford Fusion
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	107.4 in	0.4 in
Length	191.5 in	190.2 in	1.3 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	57.6 in	57.2 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3280 lb.	355 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.5 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.4 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	54.0 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	53.6 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.0 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	15.8 ft³	0.5 ft³

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

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

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review

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