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2008 Subaru Outback and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 193.8 in | -5.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 57.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 3086 lb. | 244 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 38.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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