Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2020) Specs

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2006 Nissan Altima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2006	2020
Model	Nissan Altima	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,799 mm	2,830 mm	0 mm
Length	4,884 mm	4,933 mm	0 mm
Width	1,788 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,485 kg	1,462 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	76 L	60 L	16 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,036 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,430 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,346 mm	1,374 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,115 mm	1,054 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	953 mm	2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,356 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	925 mm	968 mm	-43 mm
Total Legroom	2,040 mm (over 2 rows)	2,022 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	442 L	445 L	-3 L

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review

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