The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 40,900

€ 31,500

€ 40,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is just 1 cm shorter, 0.5 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1460
1860
2120
1465
1855
2055
1860 mm
Width
1855 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1460 mm
Height
1465 mm
2805
4855
2737
4865
4855 mm
Length
4865 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.22 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
531 mi
Range
856 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
545 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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