Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 130.0 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 221.3 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 79.1 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 76.6 in | -19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5642 lb. | -1962 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -15 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 65.3 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 64.4 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 65.2 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 62.3 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -30.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -86 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.