Honda Odyssey (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2012) Specs

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2006 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Honda Odyssey	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	112.3 in	5.8 in
Length	201.0 in	191.8 in	9.2 in
Width	77.1 in	70.3 in	6.8 in
Height	68.8 in	57.1 in	11.7 in
Curb Weight	4378 lb.	3645 lb.	733 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	16.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.5 in	55.9 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	53.0 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	42.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.2 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.1 in	53.9 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.4 in	52.1 in	12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.6 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.4 in	0.0 in	38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	0.0 in	61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	0.0 in	48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	41.1 in	0.0 in	41.1 in
Total Legroom	121.5 in (over 3 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	41.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	23.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	91.1 ft³	15.1	76 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	147.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	132.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Odyssey

2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Split 3rd row is great (3 kids) - access is great. 2nd row bucket seats are easy to access and very comfortable. see full Honda Odyssey review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I like the fact that I can seat 6 in the back since I have 4 children. see full Honda Odyssey review

2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 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

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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

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