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Chevrolet Malibu (2008) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
188 kW@6300
340 Nm@3200
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@5600
395 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,850 mm 0 mm
Length 4,872 mm 4,765 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,669 kg 1,984 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 61 L 80 L -19 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 1,013 mm 944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,483 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 869 mm 86 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 932 mm -932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,450 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,118 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 714 mm -714 mm
Total Legroom 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 428 L 467 L -39 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.1 1,393 L 14.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 2,243 L 13.1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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
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
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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