Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,783 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,504 kg | 1,573 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 955 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 881 mm | 97 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 436 L | 0 L |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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