Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 197.7 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.7 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 3719 lb. | -422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.4 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 32.6 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -0.8 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 |
2014 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |