Ford Expedition (2013) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2015) Specs

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2013 Ford Expedition and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Ford Expedition	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	107.8 in	11.2 in
Length	206.5 in	191.5 in	15 in
Width	78.8 in	73.0 in	5.8 in
Height	77.2 in	57.6 in	19.6 in
Curb Weight	5578 lb.	3393 lb.	2185 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	9.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	57.5 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	60.2 in	55.0 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	57.1 in	6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	54.3 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.8 in	2.3 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)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	39 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	16.3	38.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	16.3 ft³	92 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Expedition

2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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