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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

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

2006 Ford Taurus and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Ford Taurus Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 5,019 mm 4,872 mm 1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,516 kg 1,565 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 61 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 945 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 955 mm 33 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 481 L 428 L 53 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review
2006 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review
2005 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review
2005 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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