Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 102.4 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 171.9 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 69.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 62.2 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2781 lb. | 677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 51.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 47.8 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.3 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -13.1 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 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |