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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 91.7 in | 14.6 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 157.3 in | 31 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 49.0 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 2441 lb. | 874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10.1 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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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