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2006 Acura RL and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 191.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3635 lb. | 377 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.2 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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