Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 107.8 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 191.5 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 57.6 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 3393 lb. | 787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.0 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 57.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 54.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |