Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | -1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 194.2 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3223 lb. | 271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.5 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.1 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.