Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Mercury Milan (2008) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Mercury Milan Specifications

Model Year	2017	2008
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Mercury Milan
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	107.4 in	4 in
Length	193.8 in	190.2 in	3.6 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	57.7 in	55.8 in	1.9 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	3303 lb.	85 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	57.4 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	54.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.3 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.0 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	15.8 ft³	0 ft³

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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2008 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review
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

2008 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review

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