Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 112.3 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 191.8 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 57.1 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3450 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.6 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 52.2 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |