Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Honda Civic
Engine	3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	188.3 in	182.3 in	6 in
Width	69.9 in	70.8 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.5 in	55.7 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	3297 lb.	2899 lb.	398 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	12.4 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	57.0 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.7 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.0 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	47.3 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.4 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	0.3 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

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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