Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2007) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.3 in	105.3 in	7 in
Length	191.8 in	186.8 in	5 in
Width	70.3 in	70.1 in	0.2 in
Height	57.1 in	56.7 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3589 lb.	91 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	56.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.7 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	54.9 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	54.1 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.5 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	15.2 ft³	-0.1 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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
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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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