2021 Kia Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT vs 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1.5L Turbo Premier
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Optima: AED 110,000Chevrolet Malibu: AED 110,425Kia Optima is AED 425 cheaper.
- PowerKia Optima: 240 hpChevrolet Malibu: 165 hpKia Optima makes 75 hp more.
- TorqueKia Optima: 350 NmChevrolet Malibu: 250 NmKia Optima makes 100 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Optima: 11.8 km/LChevrolet Malibu: 16.7 km/LChevrolet Malibu goes 4.9 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Optima: 4855 mmChevrolet Malibu: 4923 mmChevrolet Malibu is 68 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Optima: 5 SeaterChevrolet Malibu: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Optima: 450 LChevrolet Malibu: 453 LChevrolet Malibu carries 3 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Optima or Chevrolet Malibu?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Optima is AED 425 cheaper. Kia Optima makes 75 hp more. Chevrolet Malibu goes 4.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT
AED 110,000*
Chevrolet
Malibu 1.5L Turbo Premier
AED 110,425*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
240
350
Petrol
4
1500
165
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
1500
Power (hp)
240
165
Peak Torque (Nm)
350
250
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
70
11.8
61.7
16.7
Fuel Tank Size (L)
70
61.7
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.8
16.7
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8
205
8.3
220
0 to 100 (s)
8
8.3
Top Speed (km/h)
205
220
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
-
4855
1860
1465
-
-
-
-
450
-
4
4923
1854
1470
2829
-
-
-
453
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
4
Length (mm)
4855
4923
Width (mm)
1860
1854
Height (mm)
1465
1470
Wheelbase (mm)
-
2829
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
450
453
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.