Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,502 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 739 L | -93 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,546 L | 0 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |