Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac CTS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.6 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 195.5 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 3750 lb. | -453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.4 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 1.7 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 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
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