Infiniti Q50 2017 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 36 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Infiniti Q50 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti Q50 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1600 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1850 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Infiniti Q50) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is smaller. Infiniti Q50 is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Infiniti Q50 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti Q50 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Infiniti Q50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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