Chrysler 200 2014 vs Kia Optima 2015

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Chrysler 200
2014 - 2017
Kia Optima
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Chrysler 200 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Optima has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Chrysler 200 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Optima can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.4 - 3.6 (petrol)1.7 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 187 - 300 HP68 - 245 HP
Torque: 234 - 355 NM189 - 353 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 9 seconds7.4 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 - 10.21.6 - 8.3
Chrysler 200 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Optima.
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Ground clearance: 147 mm (5.8 inches)135 mm (5.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 200 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.89 m4.86 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.49 m1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 is 3 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 463 litres510 litres
Kia Optima has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Chrysler 200 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. This could mean that the Chrysler 200 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Chrysler 200 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`141~ 2`077
Safety: no data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data12 600
Pros and Cons: Chrysler 200 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • only petrol engines available
  • higher ground clearance
Kia Optima has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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