Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Pontiac Torrent (2007) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Pontiac Torrent specs.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Pontiac Torrent Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2007 |
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| Model |
Chevrolet Malibu |
Pontiac Torrent |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,738 mm |
2,858 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,864 mm |
4,796 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,854 mm |
1,814 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,463 mm |
1,760 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,539 kg |
1,660 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
70 L |
63 L |
7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
991 mm |
1,039 mm |
990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,461 mm |
1,415 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,397 mm |
1,298 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,069 mm |
1,046 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
953 mm |
1,019 mm |
952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,450 mm |
1,420 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,379 mm |
1,328 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
935 mm |
1,021 mm |
934 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,004 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,068 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
462 L |
997 L |
-535 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.3 |
1,943 L |
15.3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 |
Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora.
The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited.
Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not.
I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear.
see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent
| 2008 |
4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position.
see full Pontiac Torrent review |
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