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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Subaru Forester specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
179 kW@5800
327 Nm@2800
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,577 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 64 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 965 mm -964 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 949 L -303 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 1,934 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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