Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,302 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,621 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 2,009 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 2,649 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 117 L | -56 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,016 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,582 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 1,288 L | 427 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,863 L | 13.1 |
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 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.