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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Toyota Matrix (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Matrix specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Matrix  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,351 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,569 kg 1,215 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 50 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,313 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,214 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 922 mm -921 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 617 L 29 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 1,506 L 0 L

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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 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review
 
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