Chevrolet Malibu (2015) vs. Pontiac G6 (2006) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Pontiac G6 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Pontiac G6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	112.3 in	-4.5 in
Length	191.5 in	189.1 in	2.4 in
Width	73.0 in	70.6 in	2.4 in
Height	57.6 in	57.0 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	3525 lb.	110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.4 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	55.4 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	52.7 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	36.5 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.4 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	51.9 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.6 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	14.0 ft³	2.3 ft³

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2015 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2006 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Plentiful for two different drivers with 12 inches difference in height. see full Pontiac G6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Enough room for adults (6 foot) with tall drivers. see full Pontiac G6 review

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