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2006 Acura TL and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 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 | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 189.3 in | 188.3 in | 1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3315 lb. | 265 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 52.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 38.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura TL
| 2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL 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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