Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 217 hp@5800 217 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.1 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 178.3 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 71.6 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 64.7 in | -6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3305 lb. | 153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.1 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 38.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -29.9 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |