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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Toyota Prius (2010) Specs

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

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2010 2010  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 106.3 in 6 in
Length 191.8 in 175.6 in 16.2 in
Width 70.3 in 68.7 in 1.6 in
Height 57.1 in 58.7 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3450 lb. 3042 lb. 408 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 11.9 gal. 4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 54.9 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.7 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.5 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.1 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 51.2 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.0 in 1.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 21.6 ft3 -6.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 39.6 ft3 -24.5 ft3

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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 2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
 
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