Chrysler 200 2010 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 200) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler 200 is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 200 engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Optima, but torque is 100 NM less than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Optima engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 200 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 505 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 200 has 120 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`143 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8800 | |
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