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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 208 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 106.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 184.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 67.9 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 4070 lb. | -468 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 39.7 ft3 | -23.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -64.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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