Chevrolet Malibu (2016) vs. GMC Yukon (2007) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 GMC Yukon Specifications

Model Year	2016	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	GMC Yukon
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	116.0 in	-4.6 in
Length	193.8 in	202.0 in	-8.2 in
Width	73.0 in	79.0 in	-6 in
Height	57.7 in	76.9 in	-19.2 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	5365 lb.	-1977 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	26.0 gal.	-13 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.1 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	65.3 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	64.4 in	-10.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	65.2 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	60.6 in	-7.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.0 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.7 in	-61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	25.6 in	-25.6 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	-25.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	16.9 ft³	-1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.8	60.3 ft³	-44.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	108.9 ft³	-93.1 ft³

2016 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.

2007 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	The standard power seat offers unlimited seating positions. see full GMC Yukon review
2006	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD	The seats are big, have a good amount of padding, and still provide some side lubar support to help keep you in the seat during hard cornering. see full GMC Yukon review

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