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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 118.9 in -6.6 in
Length 187.8 in 203.7 in -15.9 in
Width 69.8 in 78.5 in -8.7 in
Height 58.1 in 69.9 in -11.8 in
Curb Weight 3476 lb. 4646 lb. -1170 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 22.0 gal. -5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.4 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 61.5 in -4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 58.0 in -4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.3 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 61.0 in -5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 57.8 in -5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 36.8 in 4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -28.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 24.4 ft3 -1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.8 70.3 ft3 -47.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 116.3 ft3 -75.3 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 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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