Your car comparison
Here's how the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2021 Kia K5 measure up.
4dr Sdn L
$22,270
Starting MSRP
LX Auto FWD
$23,590
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||
| 4-door | 4-door | - |
| Seats | ||
| 5 | 5 | - |
| Engine | ||
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160.0-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
180.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||
| 32 | 32 | - |
| Size | ||
| 194.2" length, 57.9" height | 193.1" length, 56.9" height | - |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||
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Dark Atmosphere / Medium Ash Gray |
Sabre Black |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||
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CVT Transmission A/T |
8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||
| Midsize Cars | Large Cars | - |
Wheels |
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| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||
| 16 x 7.5 in | 16 X 6.5 in | - |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Steel | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||
| 16 x -TBD- in | Compact in | - |
| Front Wheel Size | ||
| 16 x 7.5 in | 16 X 6.5 in | - |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| N/A | 760 | - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| N/A | 130 | - |
Engine |
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| Displacement | ||
| 1.5L/91 | 1.6 L/98 | - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 184 @ 2500-3000 | 195 @ 1500 | - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 160 @ 5700 | 180 @ 5500 | - |
| Engine Type | ||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | - |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
| 36 MPG | 38 MPG | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
| 29 MPG | 29 MPG | - |
| Cruising Range - City | ||
| 458.20 mi | 429.20 mi | - |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
| 32 MPG | 32 MPG | - |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
| 568.80 mi | 562.40 mi | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Four-Link | Multi-Link | - |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| MacPherson Strut | Strut | - |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | Strut | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| N/A | Multi-Link | - |
Brakes |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 11.8 x -TBD- in | 12 in | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 11.3 x -TBD- in | 11.2 in | - |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr | 4-Wheel Disc | - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| 15.8 gal | 14.8 gal | - |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Steering |
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| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
| 37.0 ft | N/A | - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Steering Type | ||
| Electric Rack & Pinion | Rack-Pinion | - |
Tires |
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| Front Tire Size | ||
| P205/65R16 | P205/65HR16 | - |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P205/65R16 | P205/65HR16 | - |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| T125/80R16 | Compact | - |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||
| 3126 lbs | 3115 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Front Head Room | ||
| 39.1 in | 40.2 in | - |
| Length, Overall | ||
| 194.2 in | 193.1 in | - |
| Track Width, Front | ||
| 62.6 in | 64.3 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | ||
| 54.1 in | 56.6 in | - |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 111.4 in | 112.2 in | - |
| Height, Overall | ||
| 57.9 in | 56.9 in | - |
| Passenger Volume | ||
| 102.9 ft³ | 105.3 ft³ | - |
| Second Leg Room | ||
| 38.1 in | 35.2 in | - |
| Front Leg Room | ||
| 41.5 in | 46.1 in | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||
| 57.1 in | 56.1 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||
| N/A | 5.3 in | - |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | - |
| Track Width, Rear | ||
| 62.5 in | 64.6 in | - |
| Second Hip Room | ||
| 53.4 in | 56.6 in | - |
| Second Head Room | ||
| 37.5 in | 37.8 in | - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
| 73 in | 73.2 in | - |
| Trunk Volume | ||
| 15.7 ft³ | 16 ft³ | - |
| Liftover Height | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||
| 58.5 in | 58 in | - |