Kia Optima 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Kia Optima) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Toyota Corolla) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 48 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 92 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 12.10 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1030 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Optima is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7400 | |
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