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2009 Mercury Milan and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercury Milan | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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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 | 107.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 191.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3303 lb. | 3635 lb. | -332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercury Milan
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
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