Compare Chevrolet Malibu 9 facelift vs Kia Optima 3 facelift vs Chevrolet Malibu 9
Variants
1.5 CVT
1.8 CVT
2.0
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
1.5T
1.8 Hybrid EVT
2.0T
Capacity
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Passengers
5
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.5 kWh (gross)
Dimensions
Size | Height
1463 mm / 57.6 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4923 mm / 193.8 in
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4923 mm / 193.8 in
Size | Width
1854 mm / 73.0 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
2019
2010 ~ 2015
2016 ~ 2018
Reviews
Neofiliac score
29%
44%
34%
Pros
- Cheap to buy
- Good space inside
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Reasonable exterior styling
- Good exterior design
Cons
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- 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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