Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2022) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2022 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2007	2022
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 276 hp@5500 289 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	188.3 in	184.1 in	4.2 in
Width	69.9 in	71.9 in	-2 in
Height	57.5 in	55.7 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	3315 lb.	3186 lb.	129 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	12.4 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.5 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.4 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.6 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	50.5 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.0 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	14.2 ft³	1.2 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

2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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