Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Galant | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@5250 250 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 108.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 190.4 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.4 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3616 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mitsubishi Galant Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The entire interior has great room and comfort. First four door ive purchased and im loving it. Fantastic trunk room as well. see full Mitsubishi Galant review |