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Honda CR-V (2012) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda CR-V and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2012 Honda CR-V and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Honda CR-V Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
185 hp@7000
163 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 112.3 in -9.2 in
Length 178.3 in 187.8 in -9.5 in
Width 71.6 in 69.8 in 1.8 in
Height 64.7 in 58.1 in 6.6 in
Curb Weight 3305 lb. 3458 lb. -153 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.3 gal. 16.3 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 39.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.6 in 56.7 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 53.5 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.9 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 55.5 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 52.4 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 41.0 in -2.7 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 37.2 ft3 22.8 ft3 14.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 41.0 ft3 29.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review
2011 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V 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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