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Background grid Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011-2014 Kia Optima Sedan 2010-2015
Spec height1 57.7 in 2 
+ 0.39 in
1 57.3 in Spec height1
+ 1.18 in 2
+ 0.94 in 2 73 in Spec width2
1 72.1 in Spec width2
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Kia Optima Sedan 2010 - 2015
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Optima
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Gen. 3 | 2010 - 2015
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Gen. 8 | 2011 - 2014
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Front View Car Size ComparisonKia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 vs. Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 is 0.94 in narrower and 0.39 in lower compared to Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 20% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
190.7 in
Length
191.5 in
+0.8
72.1 in
Width2
73 in
+0.9
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
57.3 in
Height1
57.7 in
+0.4
110.1 in
+2.3
Wheelbase
107.8 in
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
6.5 in
+1.2
3205.5 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.2 cu ft
+25%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 24990
Price EU7
€ --
$ 18995
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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