The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 29,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.69 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
KL1G
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
889 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
