Chevrolet Malibu (2009) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2014) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000	supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 243 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	114.2 in	-1.9 in
Length	191.8 in	197.2 in	-5.4 in
Width	70.3 in	77.2 in	-6.9 in
Height	57.1 in	69.6 in	-12.5 in
Curb Weight	3550 lb.	4417 lb.	-867 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	60.7 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.8 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	60.4 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	56.1 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	41.7 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.7 in	-30.7 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	-34.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	16.0 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.1	47.8 ft³	-32.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	79.8 ft³	-64.7 ft³

2009 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

2009 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 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

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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