Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.3 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 191.8 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 70.3 in | 8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3680 lb. | 455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 55.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 53.9 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |