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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 112.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 200.3 in | -12.5 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 74.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 67.4 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 4033 lb. | -557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.4 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -24.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -44.2 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 Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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