Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,537 kg | 1,301 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 52 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 889 mm | 79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 416 L | 31 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |