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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Buick Rendezvous (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Buick Rendezvous specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Buick Rendezvous Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Buick Rendezvous  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
232 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 112.2 in 0.1 in
Length 187.8 in 186.5 in 1.3 in
Width 69.8 in 73.6 in -3.8 in
Height 58.1 in 68.9 in -10.8 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 4114 lb. -656 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.0 gal. -1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 58.7 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 61.1 in -7.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 40.5 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 58.7 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 61.1 in -8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 39.0 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.5 in -48.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.6 in -34.6 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 114.1 in (over 3 rows) -31.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 18.1 ft3 4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.8 54.5 ft3 -31.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 108.9 ft3 -67.9 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 2006 Buick Rendezvous

2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review
2005 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review
 
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