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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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