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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 4641 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1184 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 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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