Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Ford Flex (2011) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Ford Flex
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	117.9 in	-5.6 in
Length	187.8 in	202.3 in	-14.5 in
Width	69.8 in	75.9 in	-6.1 in
Height	58.1 in	67.6 in	-9.5 in
Curb Weight	3476 lb.	4839 lb.	-1363 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	19.2 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.4 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	55.4 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	40.8 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	40.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	57.1 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.0 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	44.3 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	41.1 in	-41.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.4 in	-33.4 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-35.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.8 ft³	19.4 ft³	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	22.8	45.0 ft³	-22.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.0 ft³	86.7 ft³	-45.7 ft³

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

2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	everything see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review

2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review

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