Model Year | 2020 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 191.1 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3223 lb. | 3558 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 56.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 45.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.