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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 190.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3446 lb. | -131 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 | 53.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1.1 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 2010 Ford Fusion
| 2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 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 |
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