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Ford Expedition (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Expedition and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Ford Expedition and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Ford Expedition Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 112.3 in 6.7 in
Length 206.5 in 187.8 in 18.7 in
Width 78.8 in 69.8 in 9 in
Height 77.2 in 58.1 in 19.1 in
Curb Weight 5578 lb. 3458 lb. 2120 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 16.3 gal. 11.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 56.7 in 6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 60.2 in 53.5 in 6.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.9 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.7 in 55.5 in 8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.9 in 52.4 in 7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 41.0 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.3 in 0.0 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 50.2 in 0.0 in 50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 37.7 in 0.0 in 37.7 in
Total Legroom 117.9 in (over 3 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 22.8 ft3 -4.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 55.0 ft3 22.8 32.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.3 ft3 41.0 ft3 67.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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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