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2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| 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 | 176.4 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3415 lb. | 3042 lb. | 373 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 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 |
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