Chevrolet Malibu (2017) vs. Kia Cadenza (2015) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Kia Cadenza
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	112.0 in	-0.6 in
Length	193.8 in	195.5 in	-1.7 in
Width	73.0 in	72.8 in	0.2 in
Height	57.7 in	58.1 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3388 lb.	3668 lb.	-280 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	58.3 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.5 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	45.5 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.4 in	54.7 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.8 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.8 ft³	15.9 ft³	-0.1 ft³

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.

2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review

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