The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (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
€ 31,500
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 1 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1465 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4865 mm
Length
4855 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.22 %
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
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

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

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data