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Chevrolet Malibu Limited (2016) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2016 2006  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Limited Kia Optima  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
151 kW@6300
259 Nm@4400
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
127 kW@6000
245 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,738 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,864 mm 4,719 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,539 kg 1,487 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 65 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 991 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,397 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 955 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 919 mm 16 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 462 L 385 L 77 L

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2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 
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