Mini Hardtop (2015) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

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2015 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Mini Hardtop	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	112.3 in	-11.2 in
Length	157.4 in	191.8 in	-34.4 in
Width	68.0 in	70.3 in	-2.3 in
Height	56.1 in	57.1 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3010 lb.	3680 lb.	-670 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.0 gal.	-5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	55.9 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.2 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	53.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	37.6 in	-5.3 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	-2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	15.1 ft³	25.6 ft³

2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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