Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 217 hp@5800 217 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,620 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 63 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,001 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 716 mm | -716 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 292 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 968 L | -945.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,792 L | 0 L |
2007 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 |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
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 |
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 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 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.