Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5600 325 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 70 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 925 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 899 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 391 L | 37 L |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |