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Mercury Milan (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2009 Mercury Milan and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Mercury Milan Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 112.3 in -4.9 in
Length 190.2 in 191.8 in -1.6 in
Width 72.2 in 70.3 in 1.9 in
Height 55.8 in 57.1 in -1.3 in
Curb Weight 3303 lb. 3680 lb. -377 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 16.0 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.9 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 53.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 42.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.2 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.9 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.3 in 52.1 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 37.6 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3 15.1 ft3 0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Milan

2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan 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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