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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Chevrolet HHR (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Chevrolet HHR specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Chevrolet HHR Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet HHR  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5900
222 lb-ft@1650
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 103.5 in 8.8 in
Length 187.8 in 176.2 in 11.6 in
Width 69.8 in 69.2 in 0.6 in
Height 58.1 in 65.2 in -7.1 in
Curb Weight 3476 lb. 3353 lb. 123 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 16.2 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.5 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.5 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 50.1 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 40.6 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 52.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 50.6 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 39.5 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 24.0 ft3 -1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 63.1 ft3 -22.1 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review
 
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