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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 70 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 953 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,039 mm | 954 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 408 L | 20 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 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 |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Avalon
| 2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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