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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 191.8 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 70.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 57.1 in | 19.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 3450 lb. | 1815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 10 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 55.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 53.0 in | 11.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 53.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 52.1 in | 8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 26.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 15.1 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
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