Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 106.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 188.3 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 69.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2531 lb. | 3297 lb. | -766 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 53.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.1 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.5 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo 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 |