Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2014) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	110.0 in	-3.7 in
Length	188.3 in	189.8 in	-1.5 in
Width	69.9 in	72.2 in	-2.3 in
Height	57.5 in	57.9 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3315 lb.	3417 lb.	-102 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.3 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	57.9 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.2 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	45.5 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.7 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.9 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	34.6 in	3.9 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	16.4 ft³	-1 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 Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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