Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,080 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 76 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 968 mm | -968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,316 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,003 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 1,235 L | 645 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 2,676 L | 20.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 4,216 L | -3 L |
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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |