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Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Kia Sportage (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Kia Sportage specs.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Kia Sportage  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 103.5 in 4.3 in
Length 191.5 in 171.3 in 20.2 in
Width 73.0 in 70.9 in 2.1 in
Height 57.6 in 66.7 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3393 lb. 3230 lb. 163 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.3 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 40.7 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 56.7 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 54.6 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 42.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 39.4 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 56.3 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 54.6 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.2 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 23.6 ft3 -7.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 ft3 66.6 ft3 -50.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review
 
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