Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Suzuki Aerio | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5400 152 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 97.6 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 171.3 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 67.7 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 60.8 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 2716 lb. | 964 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 48.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 49.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.0 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 0.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Suzuki Aerio.