Kia Optima / Magentis (2018 – 2020) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2018 – 2024): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. The Kia Optima / Magentis uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Malibu is the lighter car, from 1,426 kg against 1,490 kg. At 4,923 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 69 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2018 – 2020
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2018 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2020 | 2018 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 178 – 245 hp | 163 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 241 – 353 Nm | 175 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 – 1,614 kg | 1,426 – 1,526 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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