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Kia Optima (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Optima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2006 Kia Optima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2006 2020  
Model Kia Optima Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,830 mm 0 mm
Length 4,719 mm 4,933 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,488 kg 1,418 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 65 L 60 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 993 mm -2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,100 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 953 mm 2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,382 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 968 mm -49 mm
Total Legroom 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 385 L 445 L -60 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 

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