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2006 Toyota Matrix and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.8 in | -5.4 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 191.5 in | -20.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 57.6 in | 4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2800 lb. | 3393 lb. | -593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 54.3 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 36.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Matrix
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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