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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,577 kg | 1,408 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 798 mm | -797 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 646 L | 436 L | 210 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,161 L | 847 L | -846 L |
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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
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