The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 30,000
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
73 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data