Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@6300 361 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,173 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 83 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 691 L | -45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,948 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 3,296 L | -2 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |