Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,930 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 87 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 993 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 879 mm | 76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 612 mm | -612 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 340 L | 88 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,036 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,127 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 |
2008 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review |