2015 • Chevrolet
Malibu
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 Turbo (259 Hp) 2015Overall Score83.75/100
2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Kia Optima Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2018 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI (245 Hp) 2018Overall Score75.75/100
WINNER
Chevrolet Malibu
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 8 points.
83.75–75.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Chevrolet MalibuSpecificationKia Optima
ChevroletMakeKia
MalibuModelOptima
2015Model year2018
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4
Performance
Chevrolet MalibuSpecificationKia Optima
—0–100 km/h7,4 s
0 km/hTop speed240 km/h
1998 ccEngine displacement1998 cc
259 HPPower245 HP
400 NmTorque353 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Chevrolet MalibuSpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank70 lt
11,2 ltUrban consumption11,8 lt
7,8 ltExtra-urban consumption6,1 lt
—Average consumption8,2 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Chevrolet MalibuSpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
215/60 R16; 225/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19Tyre size215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Chevrolet MalibuSpecificationKia Optima
4865 mmLength4855 mm
1854 mmWidth1860 mm
1462 mmHeight1465 mm
1649 KgWeight1580-1680 Kg
2738 mmWheelbase2805 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2018 Kia Optima approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Chevrolet Malibu leads the E-Kıyasla score by 8 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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