Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 32 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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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