Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,852 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,770 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,987 kg | 1,569 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,651 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,641 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,041 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,278 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,107 L | 646 L | -645 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,466 L | 22.8 | -20.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,248 L | 1,161 L | 3 L |
2011 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 |
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 |
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 |