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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 2,077 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 595 L | 51 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,240 L | 21.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,285 L | -1 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 2011 Ford Explorer
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
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