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Comparing the "2006 Chevrolet Malibu", "2006 Ford Fusion", "2006 Kia Optima" and "2006 Pontiac G6"
Overview
MSRP
$16,365
$17,145
$16,355
$16,365
MPG (Combined)
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Engine
144-hp, 2.2-liter I-4 (regular gas)
160-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
161-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
167-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD ,
5-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual ,
5-speed manual w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$16,990
$17,795
$16,955
$16,990
MSRP
$16,365
$17,145
$16,355
$16,365
Invoice Price
$15,464
$16,017
$15,435
$15,464
Destination Charge
$625
$650
$600
$625
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
City MPG
24
24
24
23
Highway MPG
32
32
34
34
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Available
Not available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Compass
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Not available
Driver and passenger
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Urethane
Leather
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-radio display
In-radio display
In-dash
In-radio display
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
2
2
3
2
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Delay
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Standard
Not available
Standard
Not available
Map Light
Not available
Front
Front
Not available
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Not available
Carpeted front & rear
Available: Carpeted front & rear
Not available
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
188.3 "
190.2 "
186.4 "
189.0 "
Wheelbase
106.3 "
107.4 "
107.1 "
112.3 "
Front Track
60.0 "
61.6 "
61.5 "
59.6 "
Rear Track
59.3 "
61.3 "
61.1 "
60.0 "
Width
69.9 "
72.2 "
71.1 "
70.6 "
Turning Radius
18.0 '
19.4 '
Not available
18.0 '
Height
57.5 "
57.2 "
58.3 "
57.1 "
Horsepower
144 @ 5,600 rpm
160 @ 6,250 rpm
161 @ 5,800 rpm
167 @ 6,300 rpm
Torque
155 @ 4,000 rpm
156 @ 4,250 rpm
163 @ 4,250 rpm
162 @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal.
17.5 gal.
17.2 gal.
16.0 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.39 / 3.72 "
3.44 / 3.70 "
3.41 / 3.94 "
3.46 / 3.86 "
Drag Coefficient
Not available
.33
Not available
Not available
Curb Weight
3,174 lbs.
3,151 lbs.
3,142 lbs.
3,420 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
2,000 lbs.
Not available
Passenger Volume
101 cu.ft.
100 cu.ft.
104 cu.ft.
96 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
41.9 "
42.3 "
43.7 "
42.2 "
Front Headroom
39.9 "
38.7 "
39.8 "
39.0 "
Front Hip Room
52.4 "
54.0 "
54.5 "
52.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 "
57.4 "
57.1 "
55.4 "
Rear Legroom
38.5 "
37.0 "
37.8 "
37.6 "
Rear Headroom
37.6 "
37.8 "
38.0 "
36.5 "
Rear Hip Room
52.0 "
53.4 "
54.7 "
51.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 "
56.5 "
56.3 "
55.4 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
15.4 cu.ft.
15.8 cu.ft.
14.8 cu.ft.
14.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.4 cu.ft.
15.8 cu.ft.
14.8 cu.ft.
14.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
15.4 cu.ft.
15.8 cu.ft.
14.8 cu.ft.
14.0 cu.ft.
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