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2021 Kia Forte and 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2021 | 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 |
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| 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 | 182.7 in | 194.2 in | -11.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3223 lb. | -211 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 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 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 53.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte
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