The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 30,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.7
73
80.9
57.7
73.2
83.5
73 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
107.8
191.5
110.4
191.1
191.5 in
Length
191.1 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.49 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
KL1G
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
567 mi
Range
1036 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
1036 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
