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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 188.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 77.5 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.1 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4264 lb. | -806 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.5 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 61.4 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 37.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -26.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 47.6 ft3 | -24.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -46.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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