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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 116.3 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 198.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 79.3 in | -6.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 66.3 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 4482 lb. | -1396 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -10 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 60.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 43.6 ft3 | -27.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
supports lower back problem see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row has tons of room. 3rd row not so much, but was comfortable enough for a 2500 mile round from with 6 of us. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More room than your standard bench seat design see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like how the rear seats slide fwd and backward. I like the center console extending back between the rear seats.` see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large for my family see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again, so comfortable. Plus my 6'5" son can push the seat all the way back and drive in complete comfort. Great car for tall people. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My son is 6'5" is never cramped in the back. Lots of room for tall people, even above the head. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of leg room and built in lumbar adjustment and arm rests see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
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