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Chevrolet Uplander (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Chevrolet Uplander and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,076 mm 2,852 mm 1 mm
Length 5,192 mm 4,872 mm 1 mm
Width 1,829 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,831 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,028 kg 1,549 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 95 L 61 L 34 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,521 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 988 mm 945 mm 43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,554 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,565 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 955 mm 33 mm
Headroom, Row 3 970 mm 0 mm 970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,234 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,227 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 919 mm 0 mm 919 mm
Total Legroom 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 762 L 428 L 334 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 2,098 L 15.1 -13.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,865 L 15.1 -12.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander

2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 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
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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