The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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 2.4
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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 2.4
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.49 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
JF
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 automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

 REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data