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2007 Toyota Highlander and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 935 mm | -10 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 462 L | -165 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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