Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,895 mm | 4,783 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,646 kg | 1,504 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 62 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 955 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 470 L | 436 L | 34 L |
2008 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |