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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | |||
| 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 | 3415 lb. | 4291 lb. | -876 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Quest
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2007 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 |
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