Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Chevrolet Equinox | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,019 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,021 mm | 977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 1,011 L | 435 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 1,900 L | 14.4 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |