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Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Suzuki SX4 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Suzuki SX4 specs.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Suzuki SX4 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Suzuki SX4  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 98.4 in 13.9 in
Length 191.8 in 177.6 in 14.2 in
Width 70.3 in 68.1 in 2.2 in
Height 57.1 in 60.8 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 3415 lb. 2668 lb. 747 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 53.3 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.0 in 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 52.8 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 42.6 in 9.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.8 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 15.0 ft3 0.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Suzuki SX4

2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual 4WD
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2007 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2009 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review
2008 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual 4WD
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review
 
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