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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 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 72 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 493 L | 153 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,342 L | 21.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,413 L | -1 L |
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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