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2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 65 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 777 mm | 178 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 368 L | 60 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 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 |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
| 2009 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 tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
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