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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Cadillac XTS (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Cadillac XTS specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Cadillac XTS Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Cadillac XTS  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.7 in -5.4 in
Length 188.3 in 202.0 in -13.7 in
Width 69.9 in 72.9 in -3 in
Height 57.5 in 59.5 in -2 in
Curb Weight 3315 lb. 4006 lb. -691 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 19.0 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.9 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.1 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.1 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.3 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 54.3 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 40.0 in -1.5 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 82.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 18.0 ft3 -2.6 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

2013 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review
 

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