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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Saturn VUE Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Saturn VUE | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 180.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.8 in | -3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 67.0 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3476 lb. | 4076 lb. | -600 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -13.3 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 Saturn VUE
| 2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
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