The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 30,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
1465
1855
2055
1455
1830
2030
1855 mm
Width
1830 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1465 mm
Height
1455 mm
2737
4865
2795
4845
4865 mm
Length
4845 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1662 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.03 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
KL1G
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
187 bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
385 NM
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.67 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
36 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
582 mi
Range
748 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
381 L








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