Kia Optima 2016 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1840 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 52 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 5600 | |
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