Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 82 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 1.6 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 3430 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 307 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 203 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`200 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
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