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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Rondo Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Rondo | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 60 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 184 L | 462 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 898 L | -875.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,095 L | -1 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 Rondo
| 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 |
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