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Chrysler Sebring (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chrysler Sebring and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2009 Chrysler Sebring and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Chrysler Sebring Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
235 hp@6400
232 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.9 in 107.8 in 1.1 in
Length 190.6 in 191.5 in -0.9 in
Width 71.2 in 73.0 in -1.8 in
Height 59.0 in 57.6 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3499 lb. 3635 lb. -136 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.0 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.4 in 57.5 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 55.0 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.1 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.5 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 57.1 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.2 in 54.3 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.8 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.1 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 16.3 ft3 -2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring

2009 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Beats Accord in seat comfort. see full Chrysler Sebring review
2008 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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