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Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Lexus GX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Lexus GX specs.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Lexus GX Specifications

Model Year 2013 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Lexus GX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,738 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,864 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,880 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,895 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,539 kg 2,209 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 87 L -17 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 1,021 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,397 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 1,016 mm 952 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 935 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 927 mm -927 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,433 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 632 mm -632 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 462 L 374 L 88 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 16.3 1,407 L 15.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 2,195 L 14.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 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
2013 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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus GX

2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review
 
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