Kia Optima 2016 vs Renault Talisman 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Renault Talisman is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 59 HP less power than Renault Talisman, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Talisman. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Talisman, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1100 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, Renault Talisman 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 Renault Talisman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Talisman, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1686 litres | 1681 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Talisman may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Talisman, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`241 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`638 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 603 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8800 | |
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