Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.4 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 194.2 in | 3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3223 lb. | 272 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.