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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 193.7 in | -5.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3547 lb. | -232 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -1.2 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda6
| 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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