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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 965 mm | 13 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 470 L | -34 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 2009 Mazda Mazda6
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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