Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 194.2 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3223 lb. | -187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.1 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.