Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 101.4 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.7 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 72.2 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 53.5 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 3538 lb. | -62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 34.6 in | 4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.2 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 44.4 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 29.2 in | 11.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 10.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |