Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 109.8 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 189.9 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 75.8 in | -6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 71.5 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4400 lb. | -942 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.8 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 32.9 in | 8.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -21 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 46.3 ft3 | -23.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -47.8 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |