The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 27,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.7
73
80.9
57.3
72
79.9
73 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.8
191.5
110
190.7
191.5 in
Length
190.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.65 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
KL1G
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
889 mi
Range
853 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
