Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 104.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 179.9 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.6 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 3435 lb. | 15 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 48.8 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -58.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota RAV4.