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Chevrolet Malibu (2006) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg specs.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Volkswagen Touareg  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
179 kW@5800
327 Nm@2800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6200
359 Nm@3200
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,893 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,577 kg 2,137 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 85 L -23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 988 mm -987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 886 mm -885 mm
Total Legroom 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 646 L 909 L -263 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,161 L 2,008 L -1 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 
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