Hyundai Elantra 1995 vs Kia Optima 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 139 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 182 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.1 | |
The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
630 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Coupe, Hyundai Lantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia Clarus | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.42 m | 4.73 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 31 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 479 litres | |
Kia Optima has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 89 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`985 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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