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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6700 190 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,146 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 48 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 150 L | 286 L |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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