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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Kona | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 102.4 in | 9.9 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 164.0 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 70.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 61.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3043 lb. | 415 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 34.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | -4.8 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona
| 2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona
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