The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 29,600
€ 31,500
€ 29,600
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 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 2.0 D.
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.82 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
TF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
572 mi
Range
856 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
