Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,219 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 897 mm | -896 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 805 mm | -804 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 439 L | 207 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 983 L | -982 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.