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Acura MDX (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Acura MDX and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2006 Acura MDX and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2017  
Model Acura MDX Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.4 in -5.1 in
Length 188.7 in 193.8 in -5.1 in
Width 77.0 in 73.0 in 4 in
Height 68.7 in 57.7 in 11 in
Curb Weight 4471 lb. 3086 lb. 1385 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.4 gal. 13.0 gal. 7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.2 in 58.5 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.9 in 54.1 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.0 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.1 in 57.1 in 4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.3 in 53.4 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.1 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 58.6 in 0.0 in 58.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.5 in 0.0 in 48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.3 in 0.0 in 29.3 in
Total Legroom 108.6 in (over 3 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 28.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 15.8 ft3 -1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 49.6 ft3 15.8 33.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.5 ft3 15.8 ft3 65.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX

2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review
2005 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2005 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

2017 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
 

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