Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,290 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,704 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 57 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,186 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 612 L | 34 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,818 L | 0 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |