Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Buick Regal (2014) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Buick Regal Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Buick Regal
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.8 in	-1.5 in
Length	188.3 in	190.2 in	-1.9 in
Width	69.9 in	73.1 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.5 in	58.4 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3315 lb.	3692 lb.	-377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.7 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.4 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	54.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	52.3 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.3 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	14.2 ft³	1.2 ft³

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

2014 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review

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