Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 108.2 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 189.8 in | -2 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 73.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4155 lb. | -697 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.6 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 34.3 in | 6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | -24.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 37.6 ft3 | -14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | -33.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |