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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 80 L | -31 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,013 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 869 mm | 99 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 | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 467 L | -20 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,393 L | 14.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,243 L | 13.8 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
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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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