2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2019 Kia Optima
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2019 Chevrolet Malibu
$269 /mo.
2019 Kia Optima
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between Malibu and Optima?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower. And finally, the 2019 Kia Optima produces fewer horsepower than the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,090
$22,990
Engine
Engine
1.5L/91
2.4 L/144
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
24 - 25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
33 - 35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
27 - 29 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
194.2 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
57.3 in
57.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.4 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
56.4 in
Costs
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,700
$1,850 - $2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$269 (2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS)
$249 (2019 Kia Optima S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,483 - $15,383
$13,813 - $14,363
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