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2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 188.3 in | 182.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 2804 lb. | 493 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.1 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 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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