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2018 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| 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 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable 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. | 3620 lb. | 1205 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander
| 2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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