Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 17 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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