The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 40,900

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.7
73
80.9
57.5
73.2
83.5
73 in
Width
73.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 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 2.0 T-GDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.47 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
567 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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