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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2007  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 104.3 in 8 in
Length 191.8 in 177.4 in 14.4 in
Width 70.3 in 69.9 in 0.4 in
Height 57.1 in 58.3 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 2723 lb. 727 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 14.0 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.6 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 54.2 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.5 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.1 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 54.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.0 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 14.2 ft3 0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra

2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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