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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 176.2 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 69.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 59.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2937 lb. | 521 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -24.3 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 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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