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Hyundai Santa Fe (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,872 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,770 kg 1,669 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 61 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 955 mm -20 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 428 L 540 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 15.1 -13.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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
 
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