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Mazda CX-9 (2010) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Mazda CX-9 Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 112.3 in 0.9 in
Length 200.2 in 187.8 in 12.4 in
Width 76.2 in 69.8 in 6.4 in
Height 68.0 in 58.1 in 9.9 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3476 lb. 854 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 16.3 gal. 3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 56.7 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.5 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 41.9 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.4 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 55.5 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 52.4 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 41.0 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.4 in 0.0 in 35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.9 in 0.0 in 56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.7 in 0.0 in 43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 0.0 in 32.4 in
Total Legroom 113.1 in (over 3 rows) 82.9 in (over 2 rows) 30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 22.8 ft3 -5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.3 ft3 22.8 25.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 41.0 ft3 59.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9

2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 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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