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2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.3 in | 8.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 191.8 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 70.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 57.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 3680 lb. | 818 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.0 in | 4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 52.1 in | 12.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.1 | 67.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 129.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 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 |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
| 2009 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 tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. 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 |
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