The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 25,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1 cm longer and 0.5 cm narrower.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
1465
1855
2055
1465
1860
2120
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
2737
4865
2805
4855
4865 mm
Length
4855 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.53 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
KL1G
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
161 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
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
856 mi
Range
588 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
