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2006 Chevrolet Malibu
2006 Hyundai Sonata

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $19,995 - $29,885
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2006 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $21,995 - $28,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.2L/134 3.5L/213 3.9L/237
2.4L/144 3.3L/204
Fuel System
SFI
MPI
Horsepower
144 hp @ 5600 rpm 201 hp @ 5600 rpm 201 hp @ 5800 rpm 240 hp @ 5900 rpm
162 hp @ 5800 rpm 235 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
155 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 223 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 220 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 241 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm
164 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 226 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/electronic range shifter Brake/transmission shift interlock 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual shift control
4-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission w/OD Transmission shift interlock 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.9 - 13.1 L/100 km
9.6 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 8.6 L/100 km
6.3 - 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 13.1 L/100 km
6.3 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.7 L
67.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,006 mm
1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,110 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,461 mm
Rear Head Room
955 mm
970 mm
Rear Leg Room
978 mm
950 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,445 mm
Trunk Volume
436 L
462 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,731 mm
Length, Overall
4,783 mm
4,801 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,775 mm
1,831 mm
Height, Overall
1,461 mm
1,476 mm
Min Ground Clearance
155 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,416 - 1,558 kg
1,476 - 1,569 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15 P215/60R16 P225/50R17 P225/50R18
P215/60R16 P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R15 P215/60R16 P225/50R17 P225/50R18
P215/60R16 P225/50R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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