Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length189.0 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 307 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 307 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 191.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,532 lb | 307 lb |
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