Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5800 328 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,184 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,820 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 76 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,565 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,046 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 915 L | -269 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 2,483 L | 20.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 4,211 L | -3 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 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |