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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Pontiac Solstice Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac Solstice | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 95.1 in | 17.2 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 157.2 in | 30.6 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 71.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 50.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 3046 lb. | 430 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 50.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 0.0 in | 41 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 40.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
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