Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Cadillac Escalade | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 116.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 202.5 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 79.0 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 75.9 in | -17.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 5459 lb. | -1983 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 64.4 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.2 in | -9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 60.6 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.0 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -23 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 60.3 ft3 | -37.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -67.9 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 |
2008 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |