Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 4,879 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,325 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 87 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 866 mm | -865 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 894 mm | -894 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,095 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,670 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 119 L | 527 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 974 L | -951.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 1,832 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Lexus GX.