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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2018  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 110.4 in -4.1 in
Length 188.3 in 191.1 in -2.8 in
Width 69.9 in 73.4 in -3.5 in
Height 57.5 in 58.1 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3315 lb. 3492 lb. -177 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.9 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.3 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 45.5 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.5 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.1 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.6 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 16.3 ft3 -0.9 ft3

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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
 

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