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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 193.8 in | -5.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1051 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.8 | 26.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 79.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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