Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 191.5 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 73.0 in | 1 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.6 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3851 lb. | 3635 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.4 in | 42.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 57.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |
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 |
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 |