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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Kia Borrego (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Borrego specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Borrego Specifications

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
 
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

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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 2009 Kia Borrego

2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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