The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 40,900
€ 32,600
€ 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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.7
73
80.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
110.4
191.1
107.8
191.5
191.1 in
Length
191.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.47 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
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
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
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).
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
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
