Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercury Milan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 107.4 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 190.2 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.8 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3303 lb. | 377 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The Milan is a comfortable car to ride in both in front and in back with lots of legroom. see full Mercury Milan review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Average size adults fit comfortably with good head room. see full Mercury Milan review |