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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 106.3 in -14.6 in
Length 157.3 in 188.3 in -31 in
Width 67.7 in 69.9 in -2.2 in
Height 49.0 in 57.5 in -8.5 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 3297 lb. -856 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 16.3 gal. -3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 39.6 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.7 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 53.2 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 41.9 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.1 in -56.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.4 in -52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.5 in -38.5 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) -37.3 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 15.4 ft3 -10.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata 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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