The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 40,900
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. 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 2.4.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1860 mm
Width
1855 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1460 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
4855 mm
Length
4865 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.48 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
JF
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data