Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,923 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 993 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 968 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 447 L | -25 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.