Model Year | 2018 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 105.1 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 176.4 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 64.8 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3388 lb. | 3765 lb. | -377 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 51.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -44.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sportage.