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2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Honda Fit Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 98.4 in | 13.9 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 161.6 in | 26.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 66.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 60.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2496 lb. | 962 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.7 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 51.5 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 34.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Fit
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |
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