The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 40,500
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
191.1 in
Length
191.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.33 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
JF
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data