Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 192.5 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 68.1 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1073 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |