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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Toyota Sienna Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Sienna | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5500 400 Nm@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,987 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,041 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,008 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 955 mm | -20 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 1,107 L | 461 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 2,466 L | 14.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 4,248 L | 12.3 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Sienna
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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