Kia Optima 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.7 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.3 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Kia Optima is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 48 - 278 HP | 90 - 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 365 NM | 128 - 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 - 11.6 seconds | 10 - 12.6 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Optima are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Corolla. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.1 | 4.1 - 6.6 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Corolla. On average, Kia Optima equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Optima is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 452 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 53 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`049 kg | ~ 1`776 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`510 kg | ~ 1`274 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 539 kg | ~ 502 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7600 | |
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