Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Kia Optima
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.5 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 109 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 109 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.5 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 185.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,065 lb | 3,174 lb | 109 lb |
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