Toyota RAV4 (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2017) Specs

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2010 Toyota RAV4 and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2010	2017
Model	Toyota RAV4	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	111.4 in	-6.7 in
Length	181.1 in	193.8 in	-12.7 in
Width	71.5 in	73.0 in	-1.5 in
Height	66.3 in	57.7 in	8.6 in
Curb Weight	3560 lb.	3388 lb.	172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.0 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	58.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	54.1 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.0 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.5 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	57.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	53.4 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.1 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.3 in	0.0 in	43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.0 in	0.0 in	30 in
Total Legroom	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	15.8 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.2 ft³	15.8	21.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	15.8 ft³	57.2 ft³

2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010	4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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

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