The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 30,000
€ 32,600
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 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
57.7
73
80.9
57.3
72
79.9
73 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.8
191.5
110
190.7
191.5 in
Length
190.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.89 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
KL1G
Generation
TF
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 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
567 mi
Range
748 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
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
151.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
