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Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Toyota Camry (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Camry specs.

2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year 2015 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Camry  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
210 hp@5600
220 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.8 in 107.1 in 0.7 in
Length 191.5 in 189.2 in 2.3 in
Width 73.0 in 70.7 in 2.3 in
Height 57.6 in 58.7 in -1.1 in
Curb Weight 3635 lb. 3450 lb. 185 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 39.2 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 57.5 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 54.4 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.6 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.4 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 56.7 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 54.1 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.8 in -1 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 16.7 ft3 -0.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Camry

2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review
2005 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The wings are not angled up too steeply for my wide, creaky hips. I still need a two-inch foam insert to see properly and compensate for the lack of OEM padding in the seat, though. see full Toyota Camry review
2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review
2006 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
ok, but not as roomy as the azera see full Toyota Camry review
2006 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
knees touching the back of the front seat (after i adjusted the front seat to how i would sit) see full Toyota Camry review
2005 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Hand parking brake uncomfortable to right leg on long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
 
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