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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Spectra Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Spectra | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 177.2 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 2701 lb. | 596 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.2 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 2009 Kia Spectra
| 2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
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