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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 105.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 180.9 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 67.0 in | -9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3602 lb. | 3710 lb. | -108 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 47.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 16.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota RAV4
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota RAV4
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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