Chevrolet Malibu Limited (2016) vs. Kia Optima (2019) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited and 2019 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Chevrolet Malibu Limited	Kia Optima
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 202 hp@6300 191 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	110.4 in	-2.6 in
Length	191.5 in	191.1 in	0.4 in
Width	73.0 in	73.2 in	-0.2 in
Height	57.6 in	57.7 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3558 lb.	-165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	56.0 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	45.5 in	-3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.4 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	56.0 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	15.9 ft³	0.4 ft³

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