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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 186.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3315 lb. | 3435 lb. | -120 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 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 2008 Subaru Legacy
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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