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2006 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,535 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,509 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,229 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 61 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 945 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,328 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 955 mm | -99 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,913 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 328 L | 428 L | -100 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Sentra
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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