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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 70.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
| Curb Weight | 4860 lb. | 3550 lb. | 1310 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.2 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.1 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.1 | 27.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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