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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Dodge Caliber Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Caliber | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.7 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 173.8 in | 14 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 68.8 in | 1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 60.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3066 lb. | 392 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Dodge Caliber
| 2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |
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