Chevrolet Cruze (2016) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	183.7 in	188.3 in	-4.6 in
Width	70.5 in	69.9 in	0.6 in
Height	57.4 in	57.5 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	2835 lb.	3297 lb.	-462 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	16.3 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	56.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.2 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	56.1 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	52.4 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.5 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	15.4 ft³	-0.6 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

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

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