Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
|
Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 2,105 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 73 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,031 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,019 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 292 L | 155 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,198 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,701 L | 13.8 |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |