Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.0 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 191.8 in | 0 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.7 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 72.5 in | -15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 4417 lb. | -1002 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 58.2 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -65 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.