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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Kia Soul specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Kia Soul  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 100.4 in 11.9 in
Length 187.8 in 161.6 in 26.2 in
Width 69.8 in 70.3 in -0.5 in
Height 58.1 in 63.4 in -5.3 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 2560 lb. 898 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 12.7 gal. 3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 53.3 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.1 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 55.1 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 52.7 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 39.0 in 2 in
Total Legroom 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.8 ft3 19.3 ft3 3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.0 ft3 53.4 ft3 -12.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review
 
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