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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in |
| Length | 191.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | Hybrid |
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 225/50R17 tires | 225/50R18 tires | 215/60R16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/50R18 tires | 215/55R17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
6 speed transmission, like paddle shifters for more driver involvement when I feel like it. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
4 cylinder 6-spd. auto moves in traffic like a small v8 of old, quiet, transmission is a wonderful thing see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine is smooth, refined, and powerful. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power of V6, smoothness of V6, extra gears in A6 allow greater selectability see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Top-tier GM 24 valve DOHC 3.6l V6 combined with 6 speed automatic transmission (including sporty paddle shifters on the steering wheel) has LOTS of torque across the range, excellent acceleration, yet ability to operate at low RPMs for high fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3.6 vvt eng/6 spd trans/tap shift trans see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rated hp / torque numbers can be misleading- the car performs better than the power to weight would suggest. Yet, the gearing with the 6spd is set up well for allowing good fuel economy without discouraging spirited driving when called for. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The 2007 Malibu has stronger acceleration. Throttle response is smooth and instantaneous. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of passing power and good fuel economy. Transmision shifts very smoothly and does not hunt for gears when cruising. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The transmission can be slow to down shift; punch it and wait for the shift. Tends to downshift at highway speeds and forget to upshift. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
4-banger lacks power and seems to get consistently less than EPA ratings. The V6 engine is a beast but it has a widespread shuddering problem at ~1.5K RPM. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Really fairly good for a 4 banger but it growls a bit when gaining speed. The shifts are noticeable mainly due to gear noise. (We compare it against our 99 V8 Buick which is faultless in this respect.) see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The 2.2L 4cyl engine, while great for gas mileage, is underpowered for such a large car. It's fine once I'm at cruising speed; however, I wish it worked a little better accelerating. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LS | 19,900 | 18,806 | 650 |
| 4dr Sedan | LT | 21,185 | 20,020 | 650 |
| 4dr Sedan | LTZ | 27,095 | 25,605 | 650 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 23,895 | 22,581 | 650 |
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