Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 192 kW@6200 316 Nm@5000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,808 mm | 4,783 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,504 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 62 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,006 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 978 mm | -92 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 354 L | 436 L | -82 L |
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 |
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 |