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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Kia Sportage Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sportage | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,465 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 58 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 668 L | -22 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,886 L | 0 L |
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 Sportage
| 2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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