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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Toyota Camry (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota Camry specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Camry  
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
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 109.3 in -3 in
Length 188.3 in 189.2 in -0.9 in
Width 69.9 in 71.1 in -1.2 in
Height 57.5 in 57.9 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3315 lb. 3461 lb. -146 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.8 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 54.6 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.7 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.9 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 53.9 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 15.0 ft3 0.4 ft3

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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 2009 Toyota Camry

2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review
 
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