Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 237 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 237 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 191.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,532 lb | 237 lb |
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