Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 5,080 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 76 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,067 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,021 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,006 mm | 967 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 | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 1,235 L | 446 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 2,676 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 4,216 L | 11.8 |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 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 |