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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 105.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 183.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.6 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 70.9 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 4050 lb. | -405 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 51.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -51.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 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 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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