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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 112.3 in -2.5 in
Length 192.5 in 187.8 in 4.7 in
Width 75.8 in 69.8 in 6 in
Height 68.1 in 58.1 in 10 in
Curb Weight 4370 lb. 3476 lb. 894 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 16.3 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.4 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 56.7 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 53.5 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 41.9 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 39.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 55.5 in 4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 52.4 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 41.0 in -2.6 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) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 27.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 22.8 ft3 -9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 22.8 19.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 41.0 ft3 42.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander 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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