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Background grid Kia Optima Sedan 2010-2015 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011-2014
Spec height1 1.455 m 2
1 1.465 m Spec height1
 + 1 cm
1 + 3 cm
2 1.831 m Spec width2
+ 2.4 cm 1 1.855 m Spec width2
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Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011 - 2014
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Sedan
Gen. 8 | 2011 - 2014
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Kia Optima Sedan 2010 - 2015
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Optima
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2010 - 2015
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Front View Car Size ComparisonChevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011 vs. Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011 is 2.4 cm wider and 1 cm higher compared to Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010. It has 3 cm more ground clearance and offers 25% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
486.5 cm
+2.1
Length
484.4 cm
185.5 cm
+2.4
Width2
183.1 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
146.5 cm
+1
Height1
145.5 cm
273.7 cm
Wheelbase
279.7 cm
+6
16.5 cm
+3
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1454 kg
5
Seats max.
5
545 l
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
436 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 24990
$ --
Price US7
$ 18995
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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