Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 73 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,013 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 975 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 391 L | 37 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,198 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 2,370 L | 13.1 |
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 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |