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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Honda CR-V (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Honda CR-V specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Honda CR-V Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Honda CR-V  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 kW@6400
245 Nm@3900
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,557 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,819 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,643 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,523 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 58 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 980 mm -35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 973 mm -18 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 997 L -569 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 2,008 L 13.1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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
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 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
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. 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
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 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda CR-V

2015 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
CVT AWD
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review
 
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