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

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2020 Kia Optima and 2020 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2020 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
 
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 3558 lb. 3223 lb. 335 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

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