Compare Kia Optima / K5 III (TF) facelift vs Chevrolet Malibu 8 vs Chevrolet Cruze

Kia Optima / K5 III (TF) facelift

Chevrolet Malibu 8

Chevrolet Cruze

Kia Optima / K5 III (TF) faceliftChevrolet Malibu 8Chevrolet Cruze
Variants
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi AT
2.0 CVVT
2.0 CVVT AT
2.0 CVVT EcoDynamics
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
2.0D
2.0D AT
2.0T AT 2014
2.0T AT 2013
2.4 167 hp
2.4 167hp AT
2.4 182hp AT
2.4 Hybrid
2.5 196hp AT
2.5 197hp AT
1.6 113hp
1.6 113hp AT
1.6 124hp
1.7D
1.8 AT
1.8 AU/EU
1.8 NA
2.0D 150hp
2.0D 150hp AT
2.0D 163hp
2.0D 163hp AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score44%41%18%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reasonable exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good fuel economy
  • Cheap to purchase
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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