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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 112.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 187.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.8 in | -3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 72.4 in | -14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 4373 lb. | -897 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.6 in | -5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 34.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -21.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 49.2 ft3 | -26.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -38.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
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