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Nissan Pathfinder (2007) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Nissan Pathfinder Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,765 mm 4,872 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,839 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,984 kg 1,549 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 61 L 19 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 869 mm 955 mm -86 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,118 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 714 mm 0 mm 714 mm
Total Legroom 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 467 L 428 L 39 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,393 L 15.1 -14.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,243 L 15.1 -13.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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