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2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 70 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 881 mm | 74 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 428 L | 436 L | -8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
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