Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@6400 354 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 | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,611 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 68 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 932 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 869 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 405 L | 31 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 2019 Nissan Maxima.