Kia Optima 2018 vs Toyota Camry 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Kia Optima is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Toyota Camry is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Optima is available only with front wheel drive, while Toyota Camry can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.5 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Kia Optima is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 - 245 HP | 178 - 301 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 - 353 NM | 221 - 362 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 11.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, Toyota Camry are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Optima. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 8.5 | 5.5 - 9.4 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota Camry. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 135 mm (5.1 - 5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Camry can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Kia Optima is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 524 litres | |
| Kia Optima has 14 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`074 kg | ~ 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`564 kg | ~ 1`566 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 510 kg | ~ 534 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 23 600 | |
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