The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 32,100
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 1 cm shorter and 0.5 cm wider.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1860 mm
Width
1855 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
4855 mm
Length
4865 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.56 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
JF
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

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

153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.55 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
64 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data