Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan cube | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 99.6 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 156.5 in | 31.3 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 66.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.0 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2762 lb. | 696 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.2 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 48.8 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 47.6 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.5 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -17.1 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 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |