Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 149 kW@7000 205 Nm@6400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,234 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,276 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 889 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 759 mm | 219 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,824 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 195 L | 241 L |
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 |