Chevrolet Malibu (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Lexus IS
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	110.2 in	2.1 in
Length	191.8 in	184.3 in	7.5 in
Width	70.3 in	71.3 in	-1 in
Height	57.1 in	56.3 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3593 lb.	87 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	44.8 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.4 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	54.0 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	32.2 in	5.4 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	10.8 ft³	4.3 ft³

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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