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

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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Sentra  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 99.8 in 12.5 in
Length 191.8 in 177.5 in 14.3 in
Width 70.3 in 67.3 in 3 in
Height 57.1 in 55.5 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 2710 lb. 970 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.9 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 52.5 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.1 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.6 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.0 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 52.3 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 33.7 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 75.3 in (over 2 rows) 4.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 11.6 ft3 3.5 ft3

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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 Sentra

2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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