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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5500 400 Nm@3000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,029 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 993 mm | -40 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 861 mm | 74 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 949 L | -487 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,875 L | 15.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
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