Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,496 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 925 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 899 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 391 L | 45 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Toyota Solara.