The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 30,000
€ 30,100
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.7
73
80.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
110.4
191.1
107.8
191.5
191.1 in
Length
191.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.78 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
JF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
1036 mi
Range
889 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
