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Chevrolet Malibu (2010) vs. Ford Fusion (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Ford Fusion specs.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Ford Fusion  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 107.4 in 4.9 in
Length 191.8 in 190.2 in 1.6 in
Width 70.3 in 72.2 in -1.9 in
Height 57.1 in 57.2 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 3280 lb. 400 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 17.5 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.7 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 57.4 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 54.0 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 56.5 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.6 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.0 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 15.8 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Fusion

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review
 
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