The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 25,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
1465
1855
2055
1455
1830
2030
1855 mm
Width
1830 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1465 mm
Height
1455 mm
2737
4865
2795
4845
4865 mm
Length
4845 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1496 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
10.42 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
KL1G
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.57 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
889 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
