Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 99.4 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 176.6 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 68.3 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.0 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3350 lb. | 295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 51.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.7 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -42.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |