Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.3 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 191.8 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 57.1 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3450 lb. | 1202 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 42.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.9 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 39.3 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |