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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Kia Sedona Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sedona | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 189.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 78.1 in | -8.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 69.3 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4365 lb. | -907 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.2 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.3 in | -9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 65.8 in | -13.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 37.0 in | 4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 61.8 ft3 | -39 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -80.3 ft3 |
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 2007 Kia Sedona
| 2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
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