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Kia Niro (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Kia Niro and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2018 Kia Niro and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2018 2013  
Model Kia Niro Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 1.6L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
104 hp@5700
109 lb-ft@4000
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 107.8 in -1.5 in
Length 171.5 in 191.5 in -20 in
Width 71.1 in 73.0 in -1.9 in
Height 60.4 in 57.6 in 2.8 in
Curb Weight 3106 lb. 3589 lb. -483 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.0 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 57.5 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.0 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.1 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.5 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 57.1 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.3 in 54.3 in -6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 36.8 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.4 ft3 16.3 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.5 ft3 16.3 ft3 38.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro

2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2017 The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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