The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 31,100
€ 25,000
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.2 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
TF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
621 mi
Range
582 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 2.0
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
