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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda2 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 98.0 in | 14.3 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 155.5 in | 36.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1144 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 46.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda2
| 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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