Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,996 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 87 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 998 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 980 mm | -27 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 836 mm | 132 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 871 mm | -871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,466 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 255 L | 192 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,311 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,515 L | 13.8 |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both the Toyota and Jeep have roomy second-row seats that are high enough off the floor to provide thigh support for adults. Only the Toyota offers an optional third row seat, but it's too tight to be of much use. If you want a useful third row in this sort of vehicle, check out the Dodge Durango. The Durango is essentially an extended, less off-road-capable Grand Cherokee. Its third-row seat is about as comfortable as you'll find in this size SUV or crossover. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota 4Runner.