Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 112.3 in | 7 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 187.8 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 69.8 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4177 lb. | 3476 lb. | 701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 39.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 56.7 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.5 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 55.5 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 52.4 in | 15.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 0.0 in | 51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 22.8 | 71.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 107.9 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |