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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,796 mm 4,872 mm 0 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,664 kg 1,565 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 61 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,298 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,306 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Total Legroom 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,011 L 428 L -427 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,900 L 15.1 -14.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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