2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$22,095 |
Listings541 | Listings1299 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2020 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryHyundai 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 | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 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 Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2903 lbs | Curb Weight3126 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.9 in |
Length182.7 in | Length194.2 in |
Width70.9 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload889 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $22,095 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
Video | No video found | |
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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 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 | 15.3 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2903 lbs | 3126 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 194.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 889 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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