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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Acura TSX (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Acura TSX specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Acura TSX  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.4 in -0.1 in
Length 188.3 in 185.6 in 2.7 in
Width 69.9 in 72.4 in -2.5 in
Height 57.5 in 56.7 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 3315 lb. 3680 lb. -365 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 37.6 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.8 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.6 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.4 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.1 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 54.2 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 34.3 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 1.4 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura TSX

2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review
2011 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
 
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