Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Kia Optima
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,415 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 80 lb heavier (3,295 lb vs 3,215 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 80 lb heavier (3,295 lb vs 3,215 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 186.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 186.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,295 lb | 3,215 lb | 80 lb |
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