Audi A6 (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

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2006 Audi A6 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Audi A6	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 335 hp@6500 317 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.9 in	107.8 in	4.1 in
Length	193.5 in	191.5 in	2 in
Width	73.1 in	73.0 in	0.1 in
Height	57.5 in	57.6 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	3635 lb.	510 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.5 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	57.1 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.8 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	16.3 ft³	-0.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Audi A6.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2014 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

2014 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

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