Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Malibu) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 61 HP more power than Kia Optima, but torque is 66 NM less than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 505 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 44 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9200 | |
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