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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Lexus GX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Lexus GX specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Lexus GX Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Lexus GX  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
150 kW@5400
298 Nm@3200
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
196 kW@5400
438 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD w/low range  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,880 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,895 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,569 kg 2,209 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 87 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 927 mm -927 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,440 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,433 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 632 mm -632 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 374 L 272 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.8 1,407 L 21.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 2,195 L -1 L

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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 2009 Lexus GX

2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review
 
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