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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Kia Spectra Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Spectra | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,400 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 55 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 970 mm | -17 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 899 mm | 69 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 447 L | 345 L | 102 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Spectra
| 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 |
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