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Background grid Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011-2014 Kia Optima Sedan 2010-2015
Spec height1 1.465 m 2 
+ 1 cm
1 1.455 m Spec height1
+ 3 cm 2
+ 2.1 cm 2 4.865 m Spec length
1 4.844 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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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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Side View Car Size ComparisonKia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 vs. Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Kia Optima (TF) Sedan 2010 is 2.1 cm shorter and 1 cm lower compared to Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011. It has 3 cm less ground clearance and offers 20% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.4 cm
Length
486.5 cm
+2.1
183.1 cm
Width2
185.5 cm
+2.4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
145.5 cm
Height1
146.5 cm
+1
279.7 cm
+6
Wheelbase
273.7 cm
13.5 cm
Ground clearance3
16.5 cm
+3
1454 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
436 l
Cargo volume EU4
545 l
+25%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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