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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,728 mm 0 mm
Length 4,783 mm 4,798 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,831 mm 0 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,504 kg 1,569 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 67 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 970 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 950 mm 28 mm
Total Legroom 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 436 L 462 L -26 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Hyundai Sonata

2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
 
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