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2012 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Ford Five Hundred Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 151 kW@5750 281 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,653 kg | 1,652 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 76 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 980 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,064 mm | 954 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 600 L | -172 L |
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 Five Hundred
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
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