Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 120.5 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 201.4 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.1 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.5 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3126 lb. | 4411 lb. | -1285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.9 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 59.3 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 63.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 65.8 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.6 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 78.4 ft3 | -62.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -126.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sedona.