The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 30,000
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is 0.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
73 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
191.5 in
Length
191.1 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
KL1G
Generation
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data