Kia Optima 2016 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 17 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Optima consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 53 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 5000 | |
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