The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 31,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 2.0 D.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.53 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
TF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
725 mi
Range
856 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
