Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 179.1 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.5 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 2923 lb. | 374 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.1 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |