Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 79 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 425 L | 221 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,215 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,364 L | -1 L |
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 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |