Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 122.0 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 206.8 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 76.3 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 70.3 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1206 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.2 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.6 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 62.6 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.2 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.4 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.4 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 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |