2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia K4 1.6L

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Kia K4 1.6L

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu delivers balanced everyday performance and efficiency, suiting city commutes and small-family needs. It represents good value in its segment without targeting premium trimmings.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyElectric

Car B

Kia K4 1.6L

The Kia K4 1.6L pairs city-friendly efficiency with solid power, returning 6.5 L/100 km while delivering 204 hp. With five seats, FWD, and a 480 L trunk, it fits commuting and light family use at a price that’s good value in its segment.

5 seatsSedanGasoline6.5 L/100km204 hp

Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 33

City 64 / 54

Budget / value 67 / 53

Road trip 51 / 31

Performance 31 / 34

Cargo 23 / 26

Practical 42 / 33

Premium 22 / 15

Winter 26 / 14

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2017 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Kia K4 1.6L

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Kia K4 1.6L

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