Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@6000 274 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,262 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 47 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 942 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,250 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 792 mm | 186 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 362 L | 74 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Fiesta.