Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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 |
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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. | 3645 lb. | -342 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 |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |