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Chevrolet Malibu (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2021 2020  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Kia Optima  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
186 kW@5300
353 Nm@2000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
353 Nm@1350
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,830 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,933 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,462 kg 1,614 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,011 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 960 mm -7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,356 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 904 mm 64 mm
Total Legroom 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 445 L 450 L -5 L

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