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2006 Ford Explorer and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.7 in | 15.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3086 lb. | 1354 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.8 | 28.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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