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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 2,875 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 5,085 mm 4,770 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,727 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,964 kg 1,577 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 62 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 1,001 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 899 mm 0 mm 899 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,445 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,110 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 0 mm 823 mm
Total Legroom 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 646 L -159 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,368 L 22.8 -21.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 1,161 L 1 L

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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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