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Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 210 kW@5800 422 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,749 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 67 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,080 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 752 mm | -752 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,863 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 357 L | 289 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,274 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,138 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.