Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 124.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 204.1 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 77.6 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 71.9 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4291 lb. | -833 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.7 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 65.6 in | -12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 66.2 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 67.4 in | -15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 42.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -40.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 87.7 ft3 | -64.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -104.7 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |