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2007 Pontiac Vibe and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Pontiac Vibe | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.3 in | -9.9 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 191.8 in | -19.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 62.2 in | 57.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3415 lb. | -714 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 52.1 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 39 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Pontiac Vibe
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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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