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

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

2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Prius  
Engine 2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6400
159 lb-ft@5000
1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
76 hp@5000
82 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 106.3 in 6 in
Length 191.8 in 175.0 in 16.8 in
Width 70.3 in 67.9 in 2.4 in
Height 57.1 in 58.1 in -1 in
Curb Weight 3550 lb. 2890 lb. 660 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 11.9 gal. 4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.3 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.0 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.9 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 51.6 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.6 in -1 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3 16.1 ft3 -1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 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
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. 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
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 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
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. 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
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 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
 

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

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review
 
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