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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,539 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,669 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,569 kg 1,449 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 56 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 966 L -320 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 1,835 L 0 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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