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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Sienna Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 | 3645 lb. | 4177 lb. | -532 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Sienna
| 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 |
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