Car comparison

Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIvsChevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019

Redline 550T

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    556 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
238hp177kW
241hp180kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,591mm63in
Trunk volume
510L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TPowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T5,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T has 3 hp more than Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI7.4 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
753 km
468 mi
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
896 km
556 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
238 hp
177 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
896 km
556 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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