Compare Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu 9
Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.5T
1.8 Hybrid EVT
2.0T
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
1.5 kWh (gross)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4923 mm / 193.8 in
Size | Width
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Production
Availability
2020
2016 ~ 2018
Made In
South Korea, USA
Reviews
Neofiliac score
69%
34%
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Handsome styling
- Good handling characteristics
- Good exterior design
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Uninspiring handling characteristics
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