Toyota Sienna (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

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2009 Toyota Sienna and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Toyota Sienna	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.3 in	111.4 in	7.9 in
Length	200.0 in	193.8 in	6.2 in
Width	77.4 in	73.0 in	4.4 in
Height	68.9 in	57.7 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4177 lb.	3388 lb.	789 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.0 gal.	7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.0 in	39.1 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	58.5 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.4 in	54.1 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	42.0 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	37.5 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.9 in	57.1 in	7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.5 in	53.4 in	14.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.1 in	1.5 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)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	41.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	43.6 ft³	15.8 ft³	27.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	94.5 ft³	15.8	78.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.9 ft³	15.8 ft³	133.1 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

2016 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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