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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 130.5 in | -24.2 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 210.2 in | -21.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 72.5 in | -15 in |
| Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1321 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.4 ft3 |
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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
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