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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda CX-5 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 178.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 65.7 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3194 lb. | 264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -23.8 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
| 2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
| 2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
| 2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
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