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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2006 2017  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
179 kW@5800
327 Nm@2800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
154 kW@5300
281 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,652 mm 0 mm
Length 4,783 mm 4,656 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,504 kg 1,449 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 55 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 942 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 968 mm 10 mm
Total Legroom 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 436 L 445 L -9 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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