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2009 Toyota Prius and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 76 hp@5000 82 lb-ft@4200 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 122 hp@5000 129 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 175.0 in | 193.8 in | -18.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 3457 lb. | -567 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 53.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Prius
| 2009 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2009 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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