2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs. 2016 Kia Optima
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
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2016 Kia Optima
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What is the main difference between Malibu Hybrid and Optima?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2016 Kia Optima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid gets 17.8 more mpg. Also, there is a $5,630 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Malibu Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2016 Optima. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.8 L, 2D, FWD
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,770
$22,140
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
47 MPG
24 - 25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
46 MPG
34 - 36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
46 MPG
28 - 29 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
193.8 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
57.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
56.4 in
Costs
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2016 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,850 - $2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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