Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.3 in | 9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 181.0 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 70.2 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.2 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3318 lb. | 140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 72.0 ft3 | -31 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 |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the lack of a center console, the front feels very open and airy. see full Honda CR-V review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising comfort on long trips, excellent leg room with rear seats all the way back. Great visibility for rear passengers. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V review |