Chevrolet Malibu (2023) vs. Kia Sedona (2006) Specs

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2023 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Kia Sedona Specifications

Model Year	2023	2006
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Kia Sedona
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	118.9 in	-7.5 in
Length	194.2 in	202.0 in	-7.8 in
Width	73.0 in	78.3 in	-5.3 in
Height	57.3 in	69.3 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	3126 lb.	4387 lb.	-1261 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	21.1 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.9 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	63.2 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	59.2 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.7 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.8 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	65.3 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	65.9 in	-12.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.9 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	60.5 in	-60.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.1 in	-50.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.0 in	-34 in
Total Legroom	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.7 ft³	32.2 ft³	-16.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.7	80.1 ft³	-64.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.7 ft³	141.5 ft³	-125.8 ft³

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2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2006 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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