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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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