Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac G6 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,793 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,608 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 62 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 955 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 396 L | 40 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 |
2009 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremely uncomfortable driver seat. This was the base model with cloth manual seats. They are too hard . see full Pontiac G6 review |