The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 31,500
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1455
1830
2030
1465
1855
2055
1830 mm
Width
1855 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1455 mm
Height
1465 mm
2795
4845
2737
4865
4845 mm
Length
4865 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
2.81 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
TF
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 Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
385 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
8.89 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
748 mi
Range
856 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Hybrid
102.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
545 L








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