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2024 Chevrolet Malibu LS w/1FL Sedan
2025 Kia K5 LXS Automatic FWD

2024 Chevrolet Malibu LS w/1FL Sedan

2025 Kia K5 LXS Automatic FWD

$24,700 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Malibu Sub-Model K5
Make Chevrolet Make Kia
Model Malibu Model K5
Model Year 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Model Year 2025 Kia K5
Year 2024 Year 2025
MSRP $24,700 MSRP N/A
Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 163 hp Horsepower 180 hp
Torque 160 hp/184 lb-ft Torque 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
City 27 MPG City 27 MPG
Highway 35 MPG Highway 37 MPG
Combined 30 MPG Combined 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons
Cruising Range City 426.6 miles Cruising Range City 426.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway 553 miles Cruising Range Highway 584.6 miles
Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37 ft Turning Diameter 36 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Four-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display N/A
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Standard Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Not Available MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,135 lbs Curb Weight 3,148 lbs
Wheelbase 111 in Wheelbase 112.2 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P205/65R16 Front Tire P205/65HR16
Rear Tire P205/65R16 Rear Tire P205/65HR16
Front Width 62.6 in Front Width 64.3 in
Max Width 73 in Max Width 73.2 in
Height 57.3 in Height 56.9 in
Length 194.2 in Length 193.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in Front Seat Headroom 40.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58 in
Front Seat Hip Room 54.1 in Front Seat Hip Room 56.6 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.5 in Front Seat Leg Room 46.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 53.4 in Rear Seat Hip Room 56.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 38.1 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.2 in
Trunk Volume 15.7 ft³ Trunk Volume 16 ft³
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.3 in