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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Subaru Legacy (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Subaru Legacy specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
179 kW@5800
327 Nm@2800
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
181 kW@6000
327 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,783 mm 4,729 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,504 kg 1,558 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 64 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,003 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 927 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 861 mm 117 mm
Total Legroom 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 436 L 323 L 113 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 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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