Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.2 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 200.8 in | -13 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 76.0 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 74.3 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 5059 lb. | -1583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -10.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.8 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 59.6 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.2 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 37.4 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 67.3 ft3 | -44.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -61.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |