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Chevrolet Traverse (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.9 in 112.3 in 6.6 in
Length 205.0 in 187.8 in 17.2 in
Width 78.4 in 69.8 in 8.6 in
Height 70.4 in 58.1 in 12.3 in
Curb Weight 4790 lb. 3458 lb. 1332 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 16.3 gal. 5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.0 in 56.7 in 5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 53.5 in 5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.9 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 55.5 in 5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 52.4 in 5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 41.0 in -4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 0.0 in 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.6 in 0.0 in 57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.3 in 0.0 in 48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 0.0 in 33.2 in
Total Legroom 111.3 in (over 3 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 28.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.4 ft3 22.8 ft3 1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.8 ft3 22.8 46 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 116.4 ft3 41.0 ft3 75.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 

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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