Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,276 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,405 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 106 L | -44 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,618 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 566 L | 80 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 1,606 L | 21.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 2,750 L | -1 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 2012 Nissan Armada.