Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 109.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 186.6 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 73.3 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 67.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4254 lb. | -796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.6 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 60.6 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.5 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |