Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Jeep Patriot (2009) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Jeep Patriot Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Jeep Patriot
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	103.7 in	8.6 in
Length	191.8 in	173.6 in	18.2 in
Width	70.3 in	69.1 in	1.2 in
Height	57.1 in	64.4 in	-7.3 in
Curb Weight	3645 lb.	3108 lb.	537 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	13.6 gal.	2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.6 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	52.3 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.6 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.3 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	54.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	51.0 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.4 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	23.0 ft³	-7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	54.2 ft³	-39.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review

2009 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

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