Chevrolet Malibu (2014) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2009) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	104.7 in	3.1 in
Length	191.5 in	181.1 in	10.4 in
Width	73.0 in	71.5 in	1.5 in
Height	57.6 in	66.3 in	-8.7 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3560 lb.	75 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.8 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	57.1 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	53.8 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.8 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.3 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	52.4 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.3 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.3 in	-43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-31.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	12.3 ft³	4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	37.2 ft³	-20.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	73.0 ft³	-56.7 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review

2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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