The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 31,500

€ 40,500

€ 31,500
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 1 cm longer and 0.5 cm narrower.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.93 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
375 NM
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
9.9 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
42 mpg
city
No data
63 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
856 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
307 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data