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Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Toyota FJ Cruiser Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,690 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,895 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,801 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,837 kg 1,569 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 62 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,483 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,024 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,295 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 795 mm 1,041 mm 794 mm
Total Legroom 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 790 L 646 L 144 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,892 L 1,161 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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