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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Ford Escape specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Ford Escape  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,690 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,524 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,577 kg 1,629 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 57 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 971 L -325 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 1,920 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2014 Ford Escape

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review
 
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