Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$22,140 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings173 | Listings716 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3219 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length191.1 in | Length193.8 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,140 | $21,680 |
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Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3219 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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