Kia Optima (2014) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2021) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2014	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,830 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	4,933 mm	0 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,573 kg	1,462 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	60 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,374 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 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	1,384 mm	1,356 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	968 mm	-87 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	2,022 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	436 L	445 L	-9 L

2014 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

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