Kia Optima 2018 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 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 Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2015 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 33 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 10 800 | |
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