Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.3 in | -7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 200.2 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 78.1 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4380 lb. | -922 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.0 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.6 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 64.6 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 66.1 in | -13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 37.6 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 87.1 ft3 | -64.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -109 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |