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2014 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 193 kW@5500 400 Nm@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,864 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,649 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 986 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 953 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,039 mm | 934 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 462 L | 408 L | 54 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
| 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 |
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