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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,227 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,948 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,428 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 106 L | -44 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,633 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,527 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 586 L | 60 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,724 L | 21.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 3,129 L | -2 L |
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 2006 Ford Expedition
| 2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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