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Chevy Malibu vs Kia Optima
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
Our User's Take
What owners think
Cost of Ownership
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Costs
$1,967
15k miles at $3.41/gal
$2,131
15k miles at $3.41/gal
Fuel Economy
22 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
21 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
32 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
30 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
Safety
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall
5 star
Overall
Safety Features
Standard
Autonomous Braking
-
Autonomous Braking
Standard
Blind-Spot Warnings
-
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane-Keep Assist
-
Lane-Keep Assist
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Cross-Traffic Alert
Interior
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
Interior Features
Standard
Leather
-
Leather
Standard
Moonroof
-
Moonroof
Standard
Heated Seats
-
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
-
Climate Control
Technology
Standard
Apple Carplay
-
Apple Carplay
Standard
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Standard
Satellite Radio
-
Satellite Radio
Standard
Bluetooth
-
Bluetooth
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Under the Hood
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Kia Optima
Powertrain
Transmission
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
N/A
Horsepower
N/A
Horsepower
N/A
Torque
N/A
Torque
N/A
Cylinders
N/A
Cylinders
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