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Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2007 2009  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota FJ Cruiser  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
239 hp@5200
278 lb-ft@3700
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 105.9 in 6.4 in
Length 187.8 in 183.9 in 3.9 in
Width 69.8 in 74.6 in -4.8 in
Height 58.1 in 70.9 in -12.8 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 4050 lb. -592 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 19.0 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.3 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 58.4 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 55.4 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.9 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.3 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 53.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 51.0 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 31.3 in 9.7 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 9.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 27.9 ft3 -5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 66.8 ft3 -25.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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
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
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
 
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