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 | 2,700 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 68 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 402 L | 34 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 |
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.