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Chrysler Pacifica (2017) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

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

2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2017 2006  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@4000
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 112.3 in 9.3 in
Length 203.6 in 187.8 in 15.8 in
Width 79.6 in 69.8 in 9.8 in
Height 69.9 in 58.1 in 11.8 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3476 lb. 854 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 16.3 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 56.7 in 7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 53.5 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.9 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 55.5 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 52.4 in 12.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 41.0 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.7 in 0.0 in 38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 0.0 in 61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.5 in 0.0 in 36.5 in
Total Legroom 116.6 in (over 3 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 22.8 ft3 9.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 22.8 64.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 41.0 ft3 99.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6
9-speed automatic FWD
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica 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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