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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Lexus IS specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Lexus IS  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 110.2 in -3.9 in
Length 188.3 in 183.7 in 4.6 in
Width 69.9 in 71.3 in -1.4 in
Height 57.5 in 56.3 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3315 lb. 3553 lb. -238 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 17.4 gal. -1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.2 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.9 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 54.3 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 44.8 in -2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.9 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 53.4 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 54.0 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 32.2 in 6.3 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 10.8 ft3 4.6 ft3

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review
 

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