Kia Forte (2017) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2019) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2017	2019
Model	Kia Forte	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	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	56.3 in	57.3 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3011 lb.	3223 lb.	-212 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	53.8 in	54.1 in	-0.3 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

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