Kia Optima 2015 vs Chrysler 200 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 234 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Chrysler 200 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 24 HP less power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Chrysler 200. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.5 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 200 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 3 cm shorter than the Chrysler 200, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 453 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 57 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. The Chrysler 200 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 | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler 200, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`092 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | no data | |
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