Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 340 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,874 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,548 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 68 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 942 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 917 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 436 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Altima.