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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Pontiac Vibe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Pontiac Vibe | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 102.4 in | 9.9 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 171.1 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 69.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 61.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 2856 lb. | 602 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 43.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -8.4 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 Vibe
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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