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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
257 hp@257
245 lb-ft@4800
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6400
159 lb-ft@5000
 
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 192.5 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 4825 lb. 3550 lb. 1275 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

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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 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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
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
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
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. 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
 
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