Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Galant | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@5700 258 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 190.4 in | -2.1 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. | 3748 lb. | -433 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 2.1 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 Galant Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The entire interior has great room and comfort. First four door ive purchased and im loving it. Fantastic trunk room as well. see full Mitsubishi Galant review |