Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 124.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 204.1 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 77.6 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 71.9 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 4291 lb. | -841 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 63.7 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 65.6 in | -12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.7 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.2 in | -12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 67.4 in | -15.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 42.1 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -43.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 87.7 ft3 | -72.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -130.6 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 |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |