Model Year | 2022 | 2018 | |
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 | 193.8 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3388 lb. | -376 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 | 42.0 in | 0.2 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.