Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 76 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,057 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 932 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 994 L | -566 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,801 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 3,070 L | 12.1 |
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 |
2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |