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2008 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercury Mariner | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.3 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 187.8 in | -12.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 58.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3383 lb. | 3458 lb. | -75 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.0 in | -5.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercury Mariner
| 2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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