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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 5,227 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,948 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 2,428 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 106 L | -45 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,633 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 983 mm | -28 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 | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 428 L | 586 L | -158 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 1,724 L | 14.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 3,129 L | 12.1 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon 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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