Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Ford Taurus (2011) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Ford Taurus
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	112.9 in	-6.6 in
Length	188.3 in	202.9 in	-14.6 in
Width	69.9 in	76.2 in	-6.3 in
Height	57.5 in	60.7 in	-3.2 in
Curb Weight	3315 lb.	4415 lb.	-1100 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	20.0 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	57.9 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.3 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.9 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.8 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	20.1 ft³	-4.7 ft³

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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

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