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Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,738 mm 0 mm
Length 4,501 mm 4,864 mm 0 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,610 kg 1,539 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 70 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 953 mm 43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 935 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 864 L 462 L 402 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,200 L 16.3 -14.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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