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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Kia Optima Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,830 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,933 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,425 kg 1,418 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 60 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 953 mm 12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 968 mm -8 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 445 L -26 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 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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