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2013 Kia Optima and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 3315 lb. | 70 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
| 2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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