Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.9 in shorter (186.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 80 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,295 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 80 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,295 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.9 in shorter (186.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 188.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,295 lb | 80 lb |
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