Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 2,040 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 78 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 996 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 922 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 926 L | -498 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 2,350 L | 13.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 4,089 L | 11.1 |
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 |
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |