Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 188.3 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 69.9 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.5 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4380 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1083 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 56.7 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 56.1 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 52.4 in | 13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 15.4 | 71.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 134.6 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.