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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 179.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 73.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 66.0 in | -7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 4067 lb. | -591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -30 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
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