Model Year | 2019 | 2018 | |
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 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.8 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 192.5 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.1 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3497 lb. | 4825 lb. | -1328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 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 | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 |