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2008 Ford Expedition and 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 112.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 191.8 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 70.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 57.1 in | 20.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3450 lb. | 2128 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 55.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 53.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 52.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 15.1 | 39.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 93.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 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 |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
| 2009 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 tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. 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 |
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