2021 Kia K5 vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$23,590 | MSRP$22,270 |
Average price$27,561 | Average price$22,440 |
Listings11 | Listings47 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3115 lbs | Curb Weight3126 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.9 in |
Length193.1 in | Length194.2 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,590 | $22,270 |
Average price | $27,561 | $22,440 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3115 lbs | 3126 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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