Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6400 245 Nm@3900 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,557 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,578 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 58 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 997 L | -351 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 |
2015 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |