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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 188.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 77.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 70.1 in | -12.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 4264 lb. | -1178 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 61.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 47.6 ft3 | -31.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -71.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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