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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 1,011 L | 645 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,900 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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