The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 31,100
€ 25,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.2 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
KL1G
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
582 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
