Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota RAV4 EV | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 104.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 180.1 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 71.5 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.3 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4032 lb. | -574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 38.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -32 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 154-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
im my opinion the seats could have been a little more comfortable. see full Toyota RAV4 EV review |