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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,239 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,073 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 45 L | 17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 871 mm | 107 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 337 L | 99 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 2009 Kia Rio
| 2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
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