Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Toyota Sienna (2007) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Toyota Sienna
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	119.3 in	-7 in
Length	191.8 in	200.0 in	-8.2 in
Width	70.3 in	77.4 in	-7.1 in
Height	57.1 in	68.9 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	4177 lb.	-497 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	63.8 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	58.4 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.2 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	64.9 in	-11 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	67.5 in	-15.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.6 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.1 in	-61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.8 in	-51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.5 in	-39.5 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	122 in (over 3 rows)	-42.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	43.6 ft³	-28.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.1	94.5 ft³	-79.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	148.9 ft³	-133.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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
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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Sienna

2007 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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	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 AWD	Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review

2007 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
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review

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