Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Bolt EV | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
Electric 149 kW 361 Nm |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,166 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,595 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 0 L | 62 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 479 L | 167 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,614 L | 0 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.