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2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Mercury Sable Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercury Sable | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 112.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 202.1 in | -10.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 61.5 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3670 lb. | 10 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Sable
| 2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
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