Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6500 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 180.0 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3517 lb. | -202 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 3.8 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 |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |