Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 66 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 942 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 467 L | -31 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 |
2011 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 |