Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Kia Optima 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 9 HP less power than Kia Optima, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
374 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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