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2006 Acura RL and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 188.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3315 lb. | 697 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura RL
| 2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
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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