2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

2020 Kia Forte
2020 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
$22,095MSRP
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2020 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
$22,095MSRP
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MSRP

$17,890

MSRP

$22,095

Listings

541

Listings

1299

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Excellent value for money

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

2020 Kia Forte Reviews Summary

Hyundai owns nearly 40% of Kia, and when both companies decided to get serious about building world-class cars, they went to Germany to find design and engineering talent. Today, a decade later, that German influence is blatantly obvious in the 2020 Kia Forte GT, an affordable turbocharged sport sedan that is terrific fun to drive. Driving enthusiasts who love small, fun, cheap cars need to give this one a chance.

2020 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

29

MPG Highway

37

MPG Highway

36
2020 Kia Forte
2020 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
$22,095MSRP
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2020 Kia Forte
$17,890MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
$22,095MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$17,890
$22,095
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.7

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Excellent value for money

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

Summary
Hyundai owns nearly 40% of Kia, and when both companies decided to get serious about building world-class cars, they went to Germany to find design and engineering talent. Today, a decade later, that German influence is blatantly obvious in the 2020 Kia Forte GT, an affordable turbocharged sport sedan that is terrific fun to drive. Driving enthusiasts who love small, fun, cheap cars need to give this one a chance.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 147 hp I4
1.5L 160 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
MPG City
27
29
MPG Highway
37
36
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