Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 106.3 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 188.3 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 69.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 3315 lb. | -605 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 56.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.2 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.5 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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 |