Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Saturn AURA (2007) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Saturn AURA Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Saturn AURA
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	112.3 in	0 in
Length	191.8 in	190.9 in	0.9 in
Width	70.3 in	70.3 in	0 in
Height	57.1 in	57.6 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3550 lb.	3528 lb.	22 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	16.0 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	54.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	52.2 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.9 ft³	0.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 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	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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
2007	4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2008 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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn AURA

2007 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room for legs and headroom, even for a tall person. Everything seems to be reachable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has plenty of room for legs and is comfortable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats have sufficient support for longer trips. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My legs are very very long. tried Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima. Sit in this, drive it, buy it. its that simple. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather and room. heated seats. Killer stock audio system. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It is obvious that a lot of thought was poured into the design of the rear seat area and the effect is outstanding see full Saturn AURA review

2007 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Less leg room than the Milan and I had less headroom because of the installed sunroof. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Aura had less rear headroom. When I set in the rear seat, my head was right against the edge of the rear glass mounting. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat room is adequate for normal sized adults. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Difficult to enter and exit. Low roof bangs head, B post trim causes bruising for tall driver when entering see full Saturn AURA review

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