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2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus RX | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 107.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 187.8 in | 4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.3 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3550 lb. | 4520 lb. | -970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -24.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -65.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus RX
| 2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review | |
| 2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus RX
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus RX.
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