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Subaru Legacy (2011) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2011 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Subaru Legacy Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 106.3 in 2 in
Length 186.4 in 188.3 in -1.9 in
Width 71.7 in 69.9 in 1.8 in
Height 59.3 in 57.5 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3400 lb. 3297 lb. 103 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.3 gal. 2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.6 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 56.7 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.9 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.6 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.1 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.4 in -52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.5 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 14.7 ft3 15.4 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy 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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