Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
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`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9200 | |
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