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Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,488 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,321 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 950 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 879 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 340 L | 96 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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |