2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Forte EX

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Kia Forte EX

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

2021 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu focuses on value and efficiency, pairing a gasoline FWD setup with practical space for five. It suits budget-focused buyers and families who want straightforward performance and usable trunk room without premium pretensions.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety160 hp

Car B

Kia Forte EX

The Kia Forte EX suits budget-focused buyers and small families with five seats, a useful 426-liter trunk, and efficient 7.1 L/100 km running. It leans on reliability and safety strengths while offering brisk everyday performance.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.1 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 61

City 51 / 53

Budget / value 66 / 69

Road trip 52 / 49

Performance 29 / 29

Cargo 25 / 23

Practical 42 / 44

Premium 22 / 22

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = 2021 Chevrolet Malibu · Orange = Kia Forte EX

Specs side-by-side

Spec 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Kia Forte EX

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