The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 31,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57.3
72
79.9
57.7
73
80.9
72 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110
190.7
107.8
191.5
190.7 in
Length
191.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.25 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
TF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
853 mi
Range
582 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
