The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 25,100

€ 30,000

€ 25,100
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 2.0 is 1 cm shorter and 0.5 cm wider.
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1465
1860
2120
1465
1855
2055
1860 mm
Width
1855 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1465 mm
Height
1465 mm
2805
4855
2737
4865
4855 mm
Length
4865 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.38 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
JF
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.5 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
588 mi
Range
889 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
545 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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