Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 121.6 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 204.3 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 79.6 in | -9.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 69.9 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 4521 lb. | -1045 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.8 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.0 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 63.0 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 64.8 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.0 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 87.5 ft3 | -64.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -99.5 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 |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |