Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,806 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,930 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 61 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 945 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 955 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 836 mm | 0 mm | 836 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 612 mm | 0 mm | 612 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 428 L | -88 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,036 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,127 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room in the backs seat, and actually decent 3rd row seating for the kids. Kills the cargo area though. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 people. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
After a trip to TX from CO my back was hurting. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
the front seat is too close to the floor. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
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 |