Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Spectra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 55 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 970 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 899 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 345 L | 83 L |
2008 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 |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |