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2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Five Hundred | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 191.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 60.1 in | 57.1 in | 3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3680 lb. | -37 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 37.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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