The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 30,000
€ 27,000
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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1455
1830
2030
1465
1855
2055
1830 mm
Width
1855 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1455 mm
Height
1465 mm
2795
4845
2737
4865
4845 mm
Length
4865 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
6.65 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
TF
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.63 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
853 mi
Range
889 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
