Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,896 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,879 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,998 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 78 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,140 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 351 L | 295 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,396 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,764 L | -1 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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |