Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 1,583 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 |
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 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |