Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.0 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 71.7 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 67.7 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3443 lb. | 15 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.9 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 38.2 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 31.7 ft3 | -8.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -33 ft3 |
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 Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |