Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,253 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 2,043 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 83 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 993 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 0.0 | 428 L |
2008 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 |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |