Technical specifications
| Clear list | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) | Kia Optima |
| Totals | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Mark | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 | Optima 2.0 |
| Year | 2012-2015 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1520 (1539) | 1530 (1545) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2100 | 2000 (2020) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 204 (206) | 205 (202) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 9.4 (10.1) | 9.6 (10.7) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.62 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 545/ | 510 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Length | 4865 | 4855 |
| Width | 1855 | 1860 |
| Height | 1465 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2737 | 2805 |
| Front/rear Track | 1583/1585 | 1594/1595 |
| Ground clearance | 155 | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 2384 | 1999 |
| Compression ratio | - | 10.3 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 88х98 | 81x97 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 167/5800 | 150/6500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 225/4600 | 196/4800 |
| Transmission specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18 | 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x110 ET41 d65.1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) 2.4 × | Kia Optima 2.0 × |
| City | 10.8 (11.5) | 10.4 (11.2) |
| Highway | 5.9 (6) | 6.1 (5.8) |
| Combined | 7.8 (8) | 7.7 (7.8) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 73 | 70 |
| Clear list | Chevrolet Malibu (2012-2015) | Kia Optima |
