Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 60 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 320 L | 326 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,257 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |