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2016 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 182.7 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 2810 lb. | 578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2016 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
| 2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
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