Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 330 hp@5000 375 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.5 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 186.6 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.7 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 4491 lb. | -1103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.6 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 60.6 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -51.6 ft3 |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2007 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 |