Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.6 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 180.1 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.8 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.0 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4076 lb. | -396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -39.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |