Hyundai i40 2015 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 28 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, 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. Hyundai i40 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. | |||
| Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is smaller. Hyundai i40 is 12 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i40 has 4 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.039999999999999 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 600 | |
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