Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2007) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	112.2 in	-4.4 in
Length	191.5 in	187.6 in	3.9 in
Width	73.0 in	72.8 in	0.2 in
Height	57.6 in	72.4 in	-14.8 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4373 lb.	-738 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.9 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	58.4 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	57.6 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.2 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-25.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	16.5 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	49.2 ft³	-32.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	79.2 ft³	-62.9 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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