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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Regal.