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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 190.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3280 lb. | 35 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
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 2008 Ford Fusion
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
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