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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Nissan Sentra (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Nissan Sentra specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Sentra  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
149 kW@6600
244 Nm@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,685 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,567 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,791 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,396 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 55 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 947 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 876 mm 79 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 428 L 371 L 57 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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