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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 175.6 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 68.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3042 lb. | 416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.0 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Prius
| 2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
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