Toyota Sequoia (2020) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2017) Specs

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2020 Toyota Sequoia and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2020	2017
Model	Toyota Sequoia	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.0 in	111.4 in	10.6 in
Length	205.1 in	193.8 in	11.3 in
Width	79.9 in	73.0 in	6.9 in
Height	74.6 in	57.7 in	16.9 in
Curb Weight	5730 lb.	3388 lb.	2342 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	13.0 gal.	13.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	66.4 in	58.5 in	7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	62.1 in	54.1 in	8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.0 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	37.5 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.6 in	57.1 in	8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	53.4 in	6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.0 in	0.0 in	36 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	65.7 in	0.0 in	65.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.3 in	0.0 in	35.3 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.9 ft³	15.8 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	66.6 ft³	15.8	50.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	120.1 ft³	15.8 ft³	104.3 ft³

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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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