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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Nissan Armada Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Armada | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 5,255 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,976 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 2,382 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 106 L | -57 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,041 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,654 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,016 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,064 mm | 967 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,618 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 566 L | -119 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,606 L | 14.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,750 L | 13.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Armada
| 2007 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
| 2007 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |
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