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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.4 in -5.1 in
Length 188.3 in 191.5 in -3.2 in
Width 69.9 in 72.4 in -2.5 in
Height 57.5 in 57.1 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3297 lb. 3183 lb. 114 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 16.4 gal. -0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.1 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.1 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.2 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.1 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 55.5 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.1 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.7 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 14.8 ft3 0.6 ft3

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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