The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (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
57.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (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 1.7 CRDi
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.03 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
KL1G
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
1036 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data