Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Edge | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,778 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,742 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,802 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 69 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 1,110 L | 645 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,078 L | -1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Edge.