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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 62 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 425 L | 11 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
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