Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
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 | 112.3 in | 109.8 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 192.5 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.8 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 68.1 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4370 lb. | -690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.2 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.9 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 57.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.6 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |