Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,039 mm | 977 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 408 L | 28 L |
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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |