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2008 Ford Taurus X and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 191.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 70.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 57.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3680 lb. | 353 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.9 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.1 | 32.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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