Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan GT-R | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 109.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 183.3 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.6 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 3850 lb. | -400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.6 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 33.5 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 50.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 44.9 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 26.4 in | 11.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 71 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
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 | 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Nissan GT-R.