Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,933 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,418 kg | 1,123 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 955 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 790 mm | 178 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 445 L | 388 L | 57 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |