Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac G6 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 224 hp@5800 220 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 189.1 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.6 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3452 lb. | -137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |