Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima have the same engine power, but Hyundai Sonata torque is 2 NM more than Kia Optima. Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 505 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Kia Optima may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`407 kg | 1`403 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 573 kg | 597 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 7800 | |
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