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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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
150 kW@5400
298 Nm@3200
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 3,315 mm -1 mm
Length 4,783 mm 5,339 mm -1 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,842 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,496 kg 2,095 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 85 L -23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 978 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 937 mm 41 mm
Total Legroom 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 436 L 0.0 436 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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