The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1855 mm
Width
1830 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1465 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4865 mm
Length
4845 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.41 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
KL1G
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
853 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
491 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data