Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Kia Optima 2000

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Hyundai Sonata
2001 - 2005
Kia Optima
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.71.8 - 2.7

Performance

Power: 131 - 173 HP134 - 181 HP
Torque: 162 - 245 NM169 - 245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 - 13.3 seconds8.5 - 10.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.79.1 - 10.4
On average, the Hyundai Sonata petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Kia Optima.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.73 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 430 litres479 litres
Kia Optima has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 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: ~ 2`020 kg~ 1`903 kg
Net weight:~ 1`447 kg~ 1`445 kg
Load capacity:~ 573 kg~ 458 kg
Hyundai Sonata load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Kia Optima. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Pros and Cons: Hyundai Sonata has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Kia Optima has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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