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Chevrolet Equinox (2007) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2007 2006  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,796 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,664 kg 1,569 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 62 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,298 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,306 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,011 L 646 L -645 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,900 L 1,161 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
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
2007 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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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