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Chevrolet Malibu (2007) vs. Toyota Corolla (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Corolla specs.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2007 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Corolla  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@7600
126 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.4 in 3.9 in
Length 188.3 in 178.3 in 10 in
Width 69.9 in 66.9 in 3 in
Height 57.5 in 58.5 in -1 in
Curb Weight 3297 lb. 2670 lb. 627 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.1 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 51.9 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.3 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.1 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 53.5 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 46.2 in 6.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.4 in 3.1 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 13.5 ft3 1.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 250 pounds. I have a LOT of headroom, and legroom. Entry and exit is very easy. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Bolstering and grippy fabric. None of the rat hair from the base. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
can fit a large man with ease see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The design of the front seats makes it difficult to get four normally proportioned adults into a car which looks like it would accomodate them. The bolstering in the back makes the five-seater only take four. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The car could be a bit wider to better accommodate 3 people in the back seat. see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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