The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 31,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.7
73
80.9
57.3
72
79.9
73 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.8
191.5
110
190.7
191.5 in
Length
190.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.88 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
KL1G
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
582 mi
Range
725 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
