smart fortwo (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

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2008 smart fortwo and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	smart fortwo	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	73.5 in	112.3 in	-38.8 in
Length	106.1 in	191.8 in	-85.7 in
Width	61.4 in	70.3 in	-8.9 in
Height	60.7 in	57.1 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	1808 lb.	3450 lb.	-1642 lb.
Fuel Capacity	8.7 gal.	16.0 gal.	-7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	48.0 in	55.9 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	45.4 in	53.0 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.6 in	-37.6 in
Total Legroom	41.2 in (over 1 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-38.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	-3.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 smart fortwo

2008 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	comfortable driving position. see full smart fortwo review
2009	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Roomy, sits high see full smart fortwo review
2009	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	firm and supportive as needed, minimal seat fatigue on long drives see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	plenty of room for two adults see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Makes you feel as though you are riding in a full size car. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	bigger than it looks, no aches and pains even after a long drive see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	With a bad back it is very easy to get into and out of the car. Very roomy when compared to other vehicles in the same class, whether two or four passenger. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Have driven on a number of 350 mile trips each way on the Interstae and found the ride comfortable. Around town it holds its own, except on very rough roads. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Me and hubby are big people both over 6 ft tall and we are both comfortable in the seats. I actually have to move the seat forward to reach pedals. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Lots of room see full smart fortwo review

2008 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat. Fortwo mean for 2 people. No surprises. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	there are no rear seats see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Ah, there is no rear seat? see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Does not exist see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat. This is okay with me. But for someone looking for a family vehicle this could be a downside. I mostly see it as an excuse to not have to cart others around. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Well there is no rear seat to start with. But this could have been a better designed flip down tray design for groceries and other items. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat see full smart fortwo review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

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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