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Chevrolet Malibu Classic (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2016) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Classic Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 188.3 in 172.0 in 16.3 in
Width 69.9 in 67.7 in 2.2 in
Height 57.5 in 57.3 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3297 lb. 2729 lb. 568 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 11.4 gal. 4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.1 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 52.1 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.8 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 52.1 in 4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 51.2 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 31.1 in 7.4 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 13.7 ft3 1.7 ft3

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2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review
 
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