Hyundai Elantra 2014 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 278 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 146 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 207 NM less than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 30 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 436 litres | |
| Hyundai Elantra has 16 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Optima, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9200 | |
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