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Nissan Pathfinder (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Nissan Pathfinder Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@5600
395 Nm@4000
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
179 kW@5800
327 Nm@2800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,765 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,839 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,984 kg 1,577 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 62 L 18 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 869 mm 1,041 mm 868 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,450 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,118 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 714 mm 0 mm 714 mm
Total Legroom 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 467 L 646 L -179 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,393 L 22.8 -21.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,243 L 1,161 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder 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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