Kia Optima 2018 vs Toyota Camry 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 206 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.6 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (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. Note, however, that this Toyota Camry version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Toyota Camry 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 428 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Camry 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 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`050 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 23 800 | |
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