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Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. Toyota Corolla (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Corolla specs.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Corolla  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 102.4 in 9.9 in
Length 191.8 in 178.3 in 13.5 in
Width 70.3 in 66.9 in 3.4 in
Height 57.1 in 58.5 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 3415 lb. 2530 lb. 885 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.3 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 53.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.9 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.5 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 46.2 in 5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 35.4 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 13.5 ft3 1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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