Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 82 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 157 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | 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. | |||
| 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): | 2`070 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 600 | |
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