The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.33 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
KL1G
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
20 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data