Kia Optima 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 278 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 138 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| 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: | 436 litres | 452 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 16 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`800 | |
| 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 (€): | 9200 | 7800 | |
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