Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 166.7 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 50.6 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 2812 lb. | 503 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.7 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 45.3 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 29.9 in | 8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
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 |
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 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 |
2018 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |